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December 27: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27, every year in a bid to raise public awareness on epidemics on all levels and prepare for future outbreaks. Highlights United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) had ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WHO gives emergency approval for Covovax vaccine
On December 17, 2021, World Health Organisation (WHO) gave approval for emergency use of Covovax vaccine for Children. Key Points WHO listed the Covovax as ninth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. This move is aimed at increasing the access to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
IIT-D develops test to detect Omicron in 90 min
Researchers from IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based test, that can detect Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in 90 minutes. Key Points The test is based on detecting specific mutations, which are present in Omicron ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
World Malaria Report 2021
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its World Malaria Report 2021 on December 6, 2021. Key Points In the report, the WHO notes that ‘Global efforts to tackle malaria suffered because of novel coronavirus disease in 2020. Report further warned ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WHO: Omicron Poses Very High Global Risk
On November 29, 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) warned that; the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus called “Omicron” poses very high global risk. Highlights Early evidence shows that, this highly mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with ‘severe consequences.’ It ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
WHO Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2025
World Health Organisation (WHO) published the 4th edition of Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025. Highlights As per the report, South-East Asia Region achieved the fastest rate of decline in use of tobacco. Average prevalence of ..