COVID vaccines

Research shows nearly half of dog owners are hesitant to vaccinate their pets

Sep 1, 2023

According to a new study, dog owners in the United States who are skeptical about the safety and efficacy

Around 1 million children above 5 years deprived of Covid vaccines

Apr 4, 2023

Around one million children, above five years of age, have not received even a single dose of the vaccine in Nepal, citing the country's Ministry of Health and Population.

WTO ministers reach deals on COVID vaccines

Jun 17, 2022

After all-night talks, members of the World Trade Organization early Friday reached a string of deals and commitments aimed to limit overfishing

WTO holds big meeting to tackle vaccines, food shortages

Jun 13, 2022

The head of the World Trade Organization predicted a “bumpy and rocky” road as it opened its highest-level meeting in 4-1/2 years

Children have stronger antibody responses to COVID

Mar 24, 2022

According to a recent study, infants and toddlers who experienced community infection with SARS-CoV-2 had significantly higher levels of antibodies.

Another 90 cases of Omicron variant identified in UK

Dec 7, 2021

A further 90 cases of the new Omicron COVID variant have been reported in Britain, taking the total to 336, British health authorities confirmed Monday.

Nepal has stock 20 million COVID vaccine doses: Health Minister

Dec 5, 2021

Minister of Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said Nepal has a stock of 20 million doses of COVID vaccines and asked all who received the second dose of vaccine to receive the third dose as well.

WHO seeking "pandemic treaty" amid Omicron concerns

Nov 30, 2021

A special session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) kicked off here on Monday amid growing concerns over the latest Omicron coronavirus variant, where the participants aim to negotiate a new "pandemic treaty."

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 named 'Omicron': WHO

Nov 27, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified on Friday the latest variant B.1.1.529 of SARS-CoV-2, which was first reported from South Africa, as a "Variant of Concern" (VOC), and asked countries to enhance surveillance and sequencing efforts.