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China Barring Entry For COVID-Origin Investigating Team: WHO Chief
The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed his disappointment over Chinese stance of not allowing experts to investigate the origins of COVID-19. In a virtual news conference on January 5, Dr. Tedros stated that he has made it clear to China that this mission is on "priority for WHO". Stressing on the months long negotiations over the entry of teams into China, he added that he trusts China and will resolve the issue quickly.
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WHO Chief Hails India's COVID-19 Vaccines, PM Modi's Efforts
Appreciating India's actions against COVID-19, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on January 5 posted a message on Twitter lauding the country's approval for COVID vaccines. Dr Tedros praised India's steps towards ending the pandemic. He tweeted, "As the world's largest vaccine producer it's well placed to do so.” Tagging PM Narendra Modi's Twitter handle, he stated that unitedly "we" can bring "safe" and "effective" vaccines for the people… read-more
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WHO Chief Says COVID Is Not Last Pandemic, Warns Of Climate Change
The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus on December 27 said that the COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic. Hinting towards the environmental degradation, Tedros added that without tackling climate change, all the efforts to improve human health will be "doomed". In his virtual address at the first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, he also criticized the move of throwing cash for handling the current pandemic but doing nothing for… read-more
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