India rolls out nasal vaccine as it prepares for rise in Covid-19 cases
Indian vaccine firm Bharat Biotech has billed it as the “world’s first nasal drop vaccine”, which was cleared for emergency use in early September.
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From 0 to 5 vaccine plants in S’pore: Pharmaceutical firms see need to diversify
The sudden influx of investments can largely be attributed to lessons learnt during the pandemic.
Shanghai clinics dealing with surge in infections
The emergency center has called on public support and more than 80 volunteers, including bus drivers and teachers, signed up.
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South Korea reports first death from ‘brain-eating amoeba’
This is the first known infection from the disease in South Korea.
As flu cases rise 500% in NCR, warning signs light up during holidays
“It represents a year-round burden, causing illnesses that range in severity, and sometimes lead to hospitalisation and death”, according to WHO.
Pakistan’s fight against polio continues, two drops at a time
According to a Polio Officer, the slum of Hijrat Colony is difficult to navigate because of the people — one never knows how they will react.
Painful but necessary hikes
The hikes for health coverage are hard to accept because of grave trust issues, concerns over where exactly the additional funds will go to.
Singaporeans physically less active during Covid-19: National health survey
The country also saw a drop in the number of people going for chronic disease and recommended cancer screening during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh’s fourth Covid shot campaign begins
The priority group includes frontliners, pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and adults suffering from chronic diseases.