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Iranpress: WHO calls for addressing huge inequities in vaccinations

WHO calls for addressing huge inequities in vaccinations

Wednesday, 19 January 2022 01:48

The worst of the coronavirus pandemic including deaths, hospitalizations, and lockdowns could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly, the head of emergencies at the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

Iranpress: Omicron, Delta variants infections rose 55% in week

Omicron, Delta variants infections rose 55% in week

Thursday, 13 January 2022 08:45

Omicron and Delta variants infections rose 55% in a week and drove up hospitalization across the globe. The latest World Health Organization (WHO) warned people and countries to focus on vaccinations.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: WHO sounds Europe alarm

World Newspapers: WHO sounds Europe alarm

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 20:19

WHO Europe director Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media briefing on Tuesday that 26 countries in its region reported that more than 1% of their populations are being infected with COVID-19 each week, warning there is now a “closing window of opportunity” for countries to prevent their health systems from being overwhelmed.216

Iranpress: Omicron may be less severe, but not ‘mild’: Tedros Adhanom

Omicron may be less severe, but not ‘mild’: Tedros Adhanom

Thursday, 06 January 2022 20:02

The WHO Director-General says the COVID -19 Omicron variant may be less severe, but it should not be considered as “mild.”

Iranpress: Omicron variant confirmed in 106 countries

Omicron variant confirmed in 106 countries

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 13:49

The World Health Organization (WHO) says although the Delta variant of coronavirus is the dominant type in the world, cases of omicron variant are increasing and getting dangerous, observed in 106 countries.

Iranpress: Omicron spreading faster than any other COVID variant: WHO

Omicron spreading faster than any other COVID variant: WHO

Thursday, 16 December 2021 04:25

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading at an unprecedented rate across the globe, the head of the World Health Organization has warned.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's National Nurse Day

Friday, 10 December 2021 09:43

Tehran (IP) - Iran's National Nurse Day coincides with the birth anniversary of one of the most revered ladies for Shia Muslims, Hazrat Zeinab (SA), the daughter of Imam Ali ( PBUH).

Iranpress: South Africa registers 22 new coronavirus deaths

South Africa registers 22 new coronavirus deaths

Friday, 10 December 2021 08:57

The COVID-19 infection rate continues to see a sharp increase, with South Africa recording 22,391 new cases and 22 death in the past 24-hour period.

Iranpress: WHO donates 260k packs of intravenous solutions to Iran

WHO donates 260k packs of intravenous solutions to Iran

Tuesday, 07 December 2021 19:40

Tehran (IP) – In response to a temporary shortage of intravenous (IV) solutions in Iran, the World Health Organization has procured and delivered 260,000 packs of various types of IV solutions to the Iranian Health Ministry.

Iranpress: Vaccination pace increased in Iran: WHO rep.

Vaccination pace increased in Iran: WHO rep.

Sunday, 05 December 2021 13:48

Tehran (IP) - In an interview with Iran Press on the sidelines of the International Volunteer Day held on Dec. 5, 2021, WHO Representative to Tehran Jaffar Hussain said the COVID vaccination coverage has increased in Iran. He added that the vaccination protects people against the severity of the disease and decreases the number of infections, death toll, and ICU admittance, indicating promising results to contain the pandemic. 207

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