health

DR Congo health budget disappears without trace, NGO says

BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (AFP) -- DR Congo's health authorities have failed to explain where millions of dollars meant for building hospitals…

No need for a vaccine third jab booster: study

by Kelly MACNAMARA PARIS, France (AFP) -- Vaccines are effective enough at preventing severe cases of Covid-19 that there is…

UK to vaccinate over 12s against Covid

by James PHEBY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- All children aged 12-15 will be offered Covid-19 vaccinations, Britain announced Monday,…

20,745 new COVID cases reported in PHL, but more recoveries at 22,290 also recorded

Percentage of COVID deaths go down to 1.57 percent   (Eagle News) – Another 20,745 new COVID-19 cases were added…

Philippines ‘learning crisis’ as kids face second year of remote schooling

  by Cecil MORELLA Agence France Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Classrooms in the Philippines were silent Monday as millions…

Gorillas at US zoo being treated for Covid

Several gorillas at Zoo Atlanta in the southern US state of Georgia have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, the…

DOH reports 17,964 new COVID cases pushing total active infections to 175,470

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Health reported 17,964 new cases on Friday, Sept. 10, bringing the total active…

Sri Lanka asks women to delay pregnancy over Covid risks

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lankan women were urged to delay getting pregnant after more than 40 expectant mothers…

Mu’ Covid variant potentially of concern: EU agency

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The European Medicines Agency said yesterday a coronavirus variant known as "Mu" could be cause…

Biden ramps up vaccine mandates in Covid battle

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a major escalation in the…

Los Angeles mandates Covid-19 vaccines for schoolchildren

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- All children aged 12 and over who attend public schools in Los Angeles will…

Nerve disorder listed as ‘very rare’ side effect of AstraZeneca jab

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The European Medicines Agency has listed the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary…

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