Mental Health
Mental Health
WHO’s World Mental Health Report says that mental health is the leading cause of disability. How did the pandemic impact... Read more
1 Jul 2022
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Monkeypox
Monkeypox
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox? Who is at risk and how can we protect ourselves? Why is WHO concerned about it? WHO’... Read more
9 Jun 2022
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4mins
Genome Sequencing
Genome Sequencing
What is genome sequencing and how does it help us track diseases? Why do countries need to continue genome sequencing in... Read more
3 Jun 2022
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5mins
COVID-19: Vaccines and children
COVID-19: Vaccines and children
What is WHO’s recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for children? What does the evidence tell us about safety of these va... Read more
13 May 2022
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Upcoming new vaccines
Upcoming new vaccines
What are the new vaccines in the pipeline? What are the challenges to turning vaccines into vaccination ? What timelines... Read more
29 Apr 2022
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COVID 19 : Tracking variants
COVID 19 : Tracking variants
How does WHO track variants for SARS CoV 2 , the virus that causes COVID-19? what are the challenges on the ground? What... Read more
22 Mar 2022
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Update on Long COVID
Update on Long COVID
What have we learned about the symptoms of Long COVID or Post COVID-19 condition so far? How long does it last, when sho... Read more
4 Mar 2022
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Understanding immunity
Understanding immunity
WHO’s Chief Scientists Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains how our body develops immunity against a new virus. How is immunit... Read more
25 Feb 2022
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Air pollution, a public health emergency
Air pollution, a public health emergency
Why does WHO consider air pollution a public health emergency? If you live in highly polluted areas does COVID-19 affect... Read more
11 Feb 2022
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COVID -19: Medical waste
COVID -19: Medical waste
Are you aware of the medical waste generated during the pandemic? How does it impact your health and what can you do to ... Read more
4 Feb 2022
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