Tag: COVID-19 vaccine

China develops new COVID-19 vaccine ‘most effective against virus variants’

China hopes Azerbaijan, Armenia to resolve tension through dialogue

BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP):Chinese people are about to embrace a new COVID-19 vaccine, which experts predicted could be the most effective, developed in China. The latest research showed 79 percent efficacy against the dominant Delta variant and overall 67 percent efficacy against any variants. The vaccine, a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Chengdu-based Clover… Continue reading China develops new COVID-19 vaccine ‘most effective against virus variants’

Afghanistan’s health care system on brink of collapse: WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 22 (APP):Afghanistan’s health system is on the brink of collapse, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned on Wednesday. His warning came as the United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Martin Griffiths, announced the release of US $ 45 million from an emergency fund to support Afghanistan’s crumbling… Continue reading Afghanistan’s health care system on brink of collapse: WHO chief

Data innovations, digital systems can help improve public sector delivery: Dr. Sania

Washington, Sep 17 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday said data innovations and digital delivery systems can vitally help improve the public sector delivery and enable those in distress to seek social support during the times of crisis. Dr. Sania was sharing lessons… Continue reading Data innovations, digital systems can help improve public sector delivery: Dr. Sania

Citizens of age group 17-18 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccination: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr Faisal Sultan Tuesday said that citizens of age group 17 and 18 years would be allowed to get COVID-19 vaccine from September 1st. Addressing a press conference, Dr Faisal said that with this decision all young people of this… Continue reading Citizens of age group 17-18 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccination: Dr Faisal

Online registration for this year’s Hajj completed

ISLAMABAD, Jul 09 (APP): The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced completion of online registration for 60,000 domestic pilgrims for this year’s Hajj. The online registration for pilgrims from among citizens and residents from inside the Kingdom began on June 13, the ministry said in a statement. The pilgrims, who fulfilled the health… Continue reading Online registration for this year’s Hajj completed

PIA special plane transports two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan

BEIJING, July 6 (APP): A special plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) PK-6853 airlifted two million doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine from the Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad on Tuesday. This special flight of the national flag carrier in addition to the special flight PK-6852 which transported two million doses of the Sinovac vaccine… Continue reading PIA special plane transports two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan

A health worker injecting COVID-19 vaccine to a teacher at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University

APP55-290621 PESHAWAR: June 29 - A health worker injecting COVID-19 vaccine to a teacher at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. APP photo by Shaheryar Anjum
APP56-290621PESHAWAR: June 29 - A health worker compile data of teachers being vaccinated COVID-19 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. APP Photo by Shaheryar Anjum

Govt making efforts for COVID vaccine availability: Faisal Sultan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan said that the government was making all out efforts for availability of COVID-19 vaccine at all vaccination centres and more doses were expected to arrive soon. Talking to PTV news on Friday, Dr Sultan said… Continue reading Govt making efforts for COVID vaccine availability: Faisal Sultan

Pakistan succeeds in vaccinating landmark ten million individuals of eligible population: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Jun 09 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Chairman National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar on Wednesday announced that the country has achieved landmark to successfully vaccinated ten million people with the Covid-19 vaccine. Addressing a media conference after vaccinating the ten-million vaccinated individual of the total eligible… Continue reading Pakistan succeeds in vaccinating landmark ten million individuals of eligible population: Asad Umar

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