Global goals for TB incidence reductions between 2015 and 2020 have been compromised by disruptions in services because of the Covid pandemic, finds WHO report.
Among notable characteristics of Mu are mutations previously associated with immune escape properties. No samples detected in India yet. WHO says it is monitoring variant.
The new advisory group, SAGO, will also be responsible for advising WHO on development of a global framework to study emergence of future emerging pathogens with pandemic potential.
South-East Asia Region reported over 799,000 new cases, a 5% decrease from last week, however, some countries in the Region continue to report a rise, including Sri Lanka, Thailand.
Adding drugs that block immune protein called interleukin-6 to already widely used treatment, corticosteroids, reduces the risk of death and the need for breathing assistance, WHO said.
Speaking at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's meeting online, Health Minister Vardhan said reforms are needed to ensure effective & timely response to potential future pandemics.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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