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AstraZeneca says no evidence vaccine causes blood clots

Drug maker -AstraZeneca says it has conducted review of persons vaccinated with its covid19 jab which showed no proof of an increased risk of blood cloths. AstraZeneca in a statement on Sunday, said the review covered more than 17million people…

1 in 3 women globally experience violence, new WHO report

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched a new report that represents the largest study ever conducted on the prevalence of violence against women. The study was undertaken by the WHO in partnership with UN women with funding support…

WHO discourages use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID treatment

A WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts in The British Medical Journal Monday said the anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine should not be used to prevent infection in people who do not have covid-19. Their strong recommendation is based…

World Wildlife Day: UN calls for efforts to conserve forests

The United Nations is calling on governments, businesses and people across the globe to scale up efforts to conserve forests and forest species. The Global organization importantly stressed the need to support and listen to the voices of forest communities.…

Zero Discrimination Day: UN calls for unity over division

The United Nations is calling on world leaders to choose the path to unity over division. The global organization made this call, in commemoration of the zero-discrimination day celebrated on March 1 each year. However, this year’s event comes at…

WHO launches strategic plan to tackle further COVID spread

The World Health Organization has launched a new strategic plan to tackle the further spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Here’s Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the agency explaining the pillars of the new strategic plan at a…