UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 (APP):With new coronavirus variants emerging every four months on average, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the pandemic is far from over as large outbreaks are spreading in Asia. “Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work better together to deliver vaccines to every person, everywhere — not just in wealthy… Continue reading Large Covid-19 outbreaks still spreading in Asia: UN chief
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10 million Covid-19 vaccines doses to be transported from China to Pakistan till Aug 22
BEIJING, Aug 12 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will run eight special flights to airlift 10 million doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccines from China to Pakistan between August 12 to August 22 to help ensure the government’s ongoing prevention and control drive against Covid-19 pandemic. A couple of flights of the national flag carrier will leave… Continue reading 10 million Covid-19 vaccines doses to be transported from China to Pakistan till Aug 22
Faisal welcomes Gavi’s support in uplifting state of immunization
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan has welcomed the Gavi’s support to the government of Pakistan in uplifting the state of immunization. “We highly appreciate the cooperation and support of Gavi for strengthening the health system and providing maximum support in the… Continue reading Faisal welcomes Gavi’s support in uplifting state of immunization
Fresh shipment of Chinese vaccine delivered to Pakistan through COVAX
BEIJING, Aug 10 (APP):A shipment of nearly 980,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines donated by domestic drug maker China National Biotech Group through COVAX was transported to Pakistan as part of China’s effort to help the rest of the world tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said. The doses, the first sent in a 170 million… Continue reading Fresh shipment of Chinese vaccine delivered to Pakistan through COVAX
2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses supplied in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):As many as 2.5 million doses of Moderna (mRNA-1273) COVID-19 vaccines supplied through the COVAX Facility’s dose-sharing mechanism, and donated by the United States, distribution started by the Government of Pakistan to vaccinate priority groups across the country, in line with the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan. So far three million people… Continue reading 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses supplied in Pakistan
PIA transports 500,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China
BEIJING, May 30 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s special flight PK6852 transported a batch of 500,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine from the Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad on Sunday. Last Sunday, a special flight PK 6853 had also transported a consignment of two million doses of Sinovac vaccine procured from China to fight the ongoing… Continue reading PIA transports 500,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China
PM stresses collective Asian action to recover from pandemic’s health & economic crises
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said for Asia to gain recovery from post-pandemic health and economic crises, a collective action of countries was necessary including expanding vaccine’s supply and keep economies open. “To ensure rapid recovery, we in Asia, and elsewhere, must keep economies open, revive disrupted supply chains, and… Continue reading PM stresses collective Asian action to recover from pandemic’s health & economic crises
Ceasefire inevitable as Israel losing out amidst mounting pressure: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said the ceasefire in Palestine was “inevitable” as the tide was turning with Israel losing out due to mounting pressure of public opinion. “I am convinced, the tide is turning. I am convinced the public pressure, the pressure of public opinion mounting and ceasefire is… Continue reading Ceasefire inevitable as Israel losing out amidst mounting pressure: Qureshi
Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (APP): Although coronavirus cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said Monday that “a huge disconnect” is mounting between some highly vaccinated countries, which see the pandemic as largely resolved, while huge waves of infection continue to grip others where shots… Continue reading Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries: WHO
WHO approves Chinese coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
UNITED NATIONS, May 08 (APP): A coronavirus vaccine produced in China has been given the green light for global rollout, potentially paving the way for its use in underserved countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. The UN agency has approved the Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use, which is a prerequisite for inclusion in… Continue reading WHO approves Chinese coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
Pakistan to receive 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by May 2021
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Pakistan would receive 15 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, to be delivered by May 2021, under COVAX, a global initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. This was announced by German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in a meeting with Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Berlin on… Continue reading Pakistan to receive 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by May 2021
Low-income countries received just 0.2 per cent of all COVID-19 shots given: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 (APP): The vast majority of coronavirus vaccines administered have so far gone to wealthy nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported other day. Although more than 700 million vaccine doses have been administered globally, richer countries have received more than 87 per cent, and low-income countries just 0.2 per cent. “There… Continue reading Low-income countries received just 0.2 per cent of all COVID-19 shots given: WHO
Race is on to inoculate health workers and those most at risk globally: WHO chief
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 02 (APP): With equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccines continuing to be a major concern, the UN health chief has said that with just over a week remaining until the deadline for vaccinating health workers and those at-risk in all countries is reached, it still remained in our grasp. Although COVAX has already… Continue reading Race is on to inoculate health workers and those most at risk globally: WHO chief
President registers for COVID vaccine; vows not to break queue
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday registered himself for the COVID-19 vaccination by following the method announced by the government and resolved not to break the queue. On Twitter, the president asked the countrymen to register themselves by sending an SMS containing the Computerized National Identity Card to 1166 – a service… Continue reading President registers for COVID vaccine; vows not to break queue
At UN, PM proposes equitable COVID-19 vaccine supply
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday presented a five-point agenda to address the structural barriers in global prosperity, proposing equitable supply of COVID-19 vaccine to developing countries and suspension of debt repayments for most stressed countries until end of pandemic. The prime minister, in his keynote address at the fourth session of… Continue reading At UN, PM proposes equitable COVID-19 vaccine supply
WHO approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use, paving way for rollout to needy countries
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 01 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for it to be distributed to countries in need. It is the first vaccine to be added to the UN organization’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL). Regulatory experts convened by WHO… Continue reading WHO approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use, paving way for rollout to needy countries
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