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Covid-19 deaths in this region could be three times higher than reported — WHO

Surveillance and testing issues have led to an underestimation of cases in Africa, where only 11% of the population is fully vaccinated Covid-19 infections in Africa could be seven times higher than officially reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated, while deaths could be two to three times higher than previously believed. Speaking during […]

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WHO names another danger of pandemic

People are wearing too much personal protective gear and must become conscious consumers, according to the UN health body The huge amount of medical waste accumulated during the pandemic around the globe has become a health and environmental hazard, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday. Billions of face masks, gloves, and full-body protective […]

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WHO regional boss accused of racism – AP

Whistleblowers at the health body’s Manila HQ allege that the regional director made “derogatory comments” based on the nationality of staffers World Health Organization (WHO) staffers have reportedly accused the agency’s top director in the Western Pacific of undermining the agency’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic by creating a “toxic atmosphere” rife with racist language […]

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Covid still ‘full of nasty and cunning’ surprises – WHO official

The WHO’s special envoy on Covid has warned that the virus still poses a “very serious threat” despite optimism from officials in Europe Speaking to Sky News on Monday, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Covid-19 special envoy, Dr David Nabarro, warned that the pandemic could still throw up “challenges and surprises” despite the progress that […]