SWITZERLAND —In a sobering update, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has highlighted “concerning trends for COVID-19 ahead of the winter season in the northern hemisphere.” These…
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Two cases of the new coronavirus strain EG.5 detected in Egypt: MoH
EGYPT – Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) has deployed the national surveillance system following the confirmation of two cases of the new coronavirus strain EG.5. To prevent the…
Read MoreThe Saudi Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to maintain coronavirus-free status
SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Ministry of Health is intensifying testing and tracing efforts to prevent the new coronavirus variant EG.5, also known as Eris, and reduce the chances of…
Read MoreWHO urges vigilance as COVID-19 cases show resurgence in Europe and the US
SWITZERLAND — Amid a gradual resurgence of COVID-19 cases, including hospitalizations, in select European nations, Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for Europe, issues a stern…
Read MoreWHO classifies EG.5 Coronavirus variant as “Variant of Interest”
SWITZERLAND — In a critical move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in the United States and China as a “variant of interest.” Despite…
Read MoreModerna looks to rise beyond a 94% COVID-19 vaccine revenue decline, banking on boosters to transform its path forward
USA — The trajectory of Moderna, once heralded for its COVID-19 vaccine triumph, has encountered a significant pivot as the company grapples with a substantial decline in vaccine sales. Despite…
Read MoreUS government loses nearly US$200 billion in COVID-19 relief programs, Inspector General report reveals
USA — The US Small Business Administration (SBA), a federal watchdog, has disclosed that the US Government suffered substantial losses of nearly US$200 billion due to fraud within its COVID-19…
Read MoreFDA recommends targeting XBB variants for next generation of COVID-19 vaccines
USA — As preparations for the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccination campaign get underway, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) staff reviewers have recommended that the vaccines should target one of…
Read MoreClosing the chapter, evaluating the Aga Khan-EU COVID-19 Response Program in East Africa
KENYA — The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Kenya have jointly published a comprehensive report outlining the impact of their collaborative…
Read MoreBioNTech faces lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine side effects in Germany
GERMANY —German biotechnology company BioNTech is currently embroiled in a legal dispute as it faces a lawsuit filed by a German woman who alleges that she experienced adverse effects from…
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