'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
UN sounds 'red alert' on global immunization backslide
The pandemic "compelled parents and families to pick between putting food on the table and getting their children vaccinated, WHO said.
Sat Jul 16 2022
WHO says monkeypox 'containable' as more govts start limited vaccinations
The moves came as authorities investigated 237 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus in 19 countries since early May.
Wed May 25 2022
With carrot and stick, China presses ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations for elderly
Officials say some of the elderly worry about potential post-vaccination reactions or deem the shots unnecessary.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Hong Kong leader urges vaccinations as COVID infections swamp city
A total of 29,381 new COVID-19 infections and 196 deaths were reported in Hong Kong today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
MPs debate control price of COVID-19 test kits, vaccination issues
Issues relating to the rising prices of COVID-19 detection self-test kits as well as vaccinations were among matters raised by MPs during the debate on the Royal Address at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Wed Mar 02 2022
COVID-19: Unvaccinated patients' death rate higher than those with booster shots
The death rate for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients is significantly higher compared to those who have completed their vaccinations and those with booster shots.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges
Health authorities have identified the elderly and young children as high risk, encouraging vaccinations.
Sat Feb 19 2022
No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that no placebos are being used in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).
Wed Jan 26 2022
England opens COVID booster jab programme to 16 and 17-year-olds
England's health service said it will expand its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to include 16 and 17-year-olds from Monday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Australia COVID-19 infections hit 1 million as Omicron drives record surge
Australia is now suffering record infections as the country begins to live with the virus after higher vaccinations.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Omicron's march revives urgent global calls for vaccinations
Authorities globally have imposed new restrictions and stepped up inoculation efforts as Omicron emerges as the dominant strain of the virus.
Wed Dec 22 2021
EU approves first COVID-19 jab for kids aged 5 and up
Only a handful of countries had previously given the nod for coronavirus vaccinations in younger children.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Austria reimposes full COVID-19 lockdown, to make vaccinations compulsory
Austria introduced a lockdown for those who are not fully vaccinated on Monday but since then infections have continued to set new records.
Fri Nov 19 2021