Wiping out polio “not guaranteed”, support needed, Bill Gates says
London, UK Reuters Success in the fight to wipe out polio is not guaranteed, according to tech billionaire turned philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation has poured billions into the effort. Gates warned against complacency in tackling the deadly viral disease as he welcomed a $US500 million pledge from Saudi Arabia on Sunday to fight polio […]
Childhood vaccination rates begin to recover post-pandemic – but not everywhere, UN says
London, UKReuters Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the World Health Organization and UNICEF. But the recovery remains uneven, with strong bouncebacks in large lower-middle income countries such as […]
World leaders pledge $US8 billion to fight COVID-19 but US steers clear
Brussels, BelgiumReuters World leaders and organisations pledged $US8 billion to research, manufacture and distribute a possible vaccine and treatments for COVID-19 on Monday, but the United States refused to contribute to the global effort. Organisers included the European Union and non-EU countries Britain, Norway and Saudi Arabia. Leaders from Japan, Canada, South Africa and dozens […]