World Health Organization gives mpox vaccine 'pre-qualification' approval
The World Health Organization Friday approved MVA-BN as the first mpox vaccine added to its pre-qualification list.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa
The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa.
WHO authorizes mpox vaccine, clearing way for use in Africa
The World Health Organization has given its authorization to a first vaccine to protect against mpox, a decision announced in such haste Friday that it caught even the head of the company that makes the vaccine by surprise.
WHO authorizes mpox vaccine, which should ease global access
The World Health Organization announced Friday it has authorized the use of an mpox vaccine, calling it an “important step” in the fight against the disease. The move could help national regulatory authorities fast-track their own approvals of the Bavarian Nordic vaccine,
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval, clearing the way for use in Africa
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WHO approves first Mpox vaccine to boost disease control in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine, known as Jynneos in the United States. It is also reviewing another vaccine, LC16, made by Japan's KM Biologics. This approval,
Mpox vaccine gets approval in first step to slowing Africa epidemic
WHO says next step is an 'urgent scale-up in procurement to prevent infections, stop transmission and save lives'
Exploding radios in Lebanon disrupt its fragile health system, WHO says
Explosions in booby-trapped radios and pagers in Lebanon this week seriously disrupted its fragile health sector, the World ...
WHO faces criticism over allegedly corrupted and industry-biased research on contaminated drinking water: 'This is unprecedented'
"The proposed WHO guidelines are derived using a seemingly arbitrary technology-based approach and are far less protective ...
FIFA, World Health Organisation launch new concussion drive
Football's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness ...
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WHO declares mpox a public health emergency
Another case of mpox was reported in South Africa. The health department has issued a warning while over the weekend, the ...
FIFA teams up with WHO on global concussion campaign
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Soccer's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global ...
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WHO pandemic threat director: Here’s what needs to happen to combat mpox
Global neglect led us to the current mpox outbreak. A global response, based on equity and solidarity, is the only thing that can get us out of it, writes WHO’s Maria D. Van Kerkhove.
Health Care Leader Says Medical Systems Are Broken, 'Not the People Within'
Newsweek hosted a panel discussion with physicians about doctor burnout and how AI tools can ease the pressure put on health ...
Mpox Reveals Global Health Vulnerabilities
One thing is already clear: the outbreak has exposed many global health vulnerabilities and is a powerful reminder of the ...
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
FIFA has teamed up with the World Health Organization for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of ...
Soccer-FIFA teams up with WHO on global concussion campaign
No Match is Worth the Risk' scheme aims to highlight the risks of traumatic brain injury and offer resources on the subject, ...
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World Health Organization Warns Of Snakebite Antivenom Shortage
September 19 is International Snakebite Awareness Day and the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning ...