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TopicSoumya Swaminathan

Topic: Soumya Swaminathan

Investing in public health most important lesson of Covid pandemic, says WHO chief scientist

Addressing the 15th JRD Tata Memorial Oration, Soumya Swaminathan highlighted the impact of the pandemic on education, violence against women, reproductive health and services.

Fair distribution, allocation of Covid vaccine a big challenge, says WHO chief scientist

India, however, is in a good position because many companies are working on vaccine development, either on their own or in collaboration, chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan added.

Covid-19 a perfect storm with end nowhere in sight, says top expert and Trump adviser Fauci

Addressing the same webinar as Fauci, WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan says it is working to ensure equitable distribution of Covid vaccine when it’s out.

India screened only 19% of inbound passengers for Covid until 23 March, RTI reply reveals

According to the RTI reply, most passengers travelling from Europe were exempted from screening until early March.

Covid-19 cases in India much lower compared to other countries: WHO chief scientist

WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the whole world has to be prepared for the ongoing transmission of infection for many many months and for perhaps years to come.

To achieve herd immunity, vaccine and a data-driven approach needed: WHO chief scientist

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan spoke on a range of issues concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full transcript.

Covid vaccine could come in a year, but life-as-usual years away, says WHO chief scientist

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan sought to bust many myths around Covid-19, including its rumoured origin in a Wuhan lab.

WHO chief scientist denies ‘Covid-19 cover-up’, says no reason to think China hiding data

At ThePrint’s third digital Off The Cuff, WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan says China sharing its expertise with teams all over the world.

India took Covid-19 ‘very seriously’ from start, says WHO chief scientist, lauds Modi govt

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan also called for an 'open mind' about traditional medicine.

After Parrikar’s ‘no’, defence ministry opening up to alternative medicines for soldiers

Then defence minister said ayurveda not suitable for armed forces; AYUSH ministry seminar explores possibilities

On Camera

Every time the Congress thinks it has a ‘revolutionary’ idea, it shoots its own foot

From Sam Pitroda talking about inheritance tax to Goan candidate saying the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa, Congress has been having its own foot-in-the-mouth moments.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Terror commander Masood Azhar resurfaces to launch celeb-style ‘ask me anything’ online service

The announcement, made by JeM’s Maktab-ul-Rabita, or office for communication, comes 2 yrs after Pakistani officials claimed the militant was living under Taliban protection.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.