WHO chief: U.S. abortion ruling 'a setback,' will cost lives The head of the World Health Organization has criticized the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Nutrition garden on child health opened at Chengalpattu medical college Designed by Soumya Swaminathan, the garden has been set up with funds from IOCL The Hindu · May 27, 2022
Fourth Covid vaccine provides 'a substantial boost to immunity', according to new study Several countries have now deployed fourth doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, but the clinical need, effectiveness, timing, and dose of a fourth dose remain uncertain Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022
WHO calls on Pfizer to make its COVID pill more available The head of the World Health Organization has called on Pfizer to make its COVID-19 treatment more widely available in poorer countries The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
20-member Indian team for Chess Olympiad Anand steps aside to let youngsters have a chance The Hindu · May 2, 2022
Chess Olympiad: Viswanathan Anand to mentor squad as India name two teams in open and women's section CHENNAI: Two teams each will represent India in the Open and women's section at the 44th Chess Olympiad with five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand being named as the hosts' mentor for the prestigious tournament scheduled to be played from July 28 to August 10. The Times of India · May 2, 2022
Global virus fight lacks solidarity, says WHO chief Soumya Swaminathan HYDERABAD: Though scientific achievements were outstanding when it came to the global fight against Covid-19, the world fell short on vaccine equity and a global coordinated and harmonised way of approaching the pandemic, World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Soumya Swaminathan said on Thursday. The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022
WHO chief scientist lauds India’s massive vaccination drive Vaccine availability not an issue, inability of many countries to mount such a response a challenge: Soumya Swaminathan The Hindu · Feb 24, 2022
Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2022