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India Plans AI-Driven Predictive Surveillance For Pandemic Preparedness
India is preparing to shift from conventional 'detective-style' disease tracking to a forward-looking, predictive surveillance system powered by advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital intelligence tools.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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"Preparedness Against Nuclear Threats Is Important": Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that bio-threats are likely to increase in the post-COVID pandemic era and called for defence preparedness against them.
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"Could Happen Tomorrow": WHO Chief Says Next Pandemic Inevitable
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the certainty of future pandemics, urging global preparedness for inevitable health crises.
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After Covid, How Are Scientists Prepping For Potential Pandemic "Disease X"
Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health.
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Next Pandemic Is "Absolutely Inevitable", Warns Top British Scientist
Mr Vallance endorsed the World Health Organisation's pandemic accord as a positive step but stressed the need for sustained attention and efficient inquiry processes.
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Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats
Researchers have made a new coronavirus vaccine that could also protect against viruses we haven't found yet, to stop future pandemics.
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"Generations May Not Forgive Us": WHO Chief's Warning On Future Pandemics
The head of the World Health Organization voiced fears Monday that countries will fail to strike a pandemic preparedness agreement by May, saying "future generations may not forgive us".
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Never-Before-Seen Viruses In China Raise Concerns For Future Pandemics
Scientists say that the viruses have a "high probability" of infecting humans if they ever cross the species barrier.
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G20 Leaders Stress On Achieving Universal Health Coverage, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness
The two-day G20 Leaders' Summit, under India's presidency, concluded here on Sunday.
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With China In Focus, Biden Plans $150 Million Commitment To ASEAN Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.
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US Announces $41 Million Additional Covid Assistance To India
The US has announced an additional $41 million assistance to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than $200 million.
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Need To Redesign Welfare System To Meet Challenges Of Pandemic: Abhijit Banerjee
The Covid pandemic has paved the way for learning many lessons with regard to the country's health situation and preparedness in general as well as highlighted the need to redesign welfare systems, Noble laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee.
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Assam Decides To Set Up Covid ICUs For Children In All Districts
The Assam government has asked the state's health department to ramp up Covid care infrastructure for children. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while reviewing the state's preparedness to deal with the pandemic, said paediatric intensive care un
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Indian-Origin Top WHO Scientist Among 20 Experts In New UK-Led Pandemic Team
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), is among a worldwide team of 20 experts who make up a new UK-led Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP), as part of global efforts to save lives from future diseases.
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India Plans AI-Driven Predictive Surveillance For Pandemic Preparedness
India is preparing to shift from conventional 'detective-style' disease tracking to a forward-looking, predictive surveillance system powered by advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital intelligence tools.
-
Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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"Preparedness Against Nuclear Threats Is Important": Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that bio-threats are likely to increase in the post-COVID pandemic era and called for defence preparedness against them.
-
"Could Happen Tomorrow": WHO Chief Says Next Pandemic Inevitable
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the certainty of future pandemics, urging global preparedness for inevitable health crises.
-
After Covid, How Are Scientists Prepping For Potential Pandemic "Disease X"
Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health.
-
Next Pandemic Is "Absolutely Inevitable", Warns Top British Scientist
Mr Vallance endorsed the World Health Organisation's pandemic accord as a positive step but stressed the need for sustained attention and efficient inquiry processes.
-
Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats
Researchers have made a new coronavirus vaccine that could also protect against viruses we haven't found yet, to stop future pandemics.
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"Generations May Not Forgive Us": WHO Chief's Warning On Future Pandemics
The head of the World Health Organization voiced fears Monday that countries will fail to strike a pandemic preparedness agreement by May, saying "future generations may not forgive us".
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Never-Before-Seen Viruses In China Raise Concerns For Future Pandemics
Scientists say that the viruses have a "high probability" of infecting humans if they ever cross the species barrier.
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G20 Leaders Stress On Achieving Universal Health Coverage, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness
The two-day G20 Leaders' Summit, under India's presidency, concluded here on Sunday.
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With China In Focus, Biden Plans $150 Million Commitment To ASEAN Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.
-
US Announces $41 Million Additional Covid Assistance To India
The US has announced an additional $41 million assistance to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than $200 million.
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Need To Redesign Welfare System To Meet Challenges Of Pandemic: Abhijit Banerjee
The Covid pandemic has paved the way for learning many lessons with regard to the country's health situation and preparedness in general as well as highlighted the need to redesign welfare systems, Noble laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee.
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Assam Decides To Set Up Covid ICUs For Children In All Districts
The Assam government has asked the state's health department to ramp up Covid care infrastructure for children. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while reviewing the state's preparedness to deal with the pandemic, said paediatric intensive care un
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Indian-Origin Top WHO Scientist Among 20 Experts In New UK-Led Pandemic Team
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), is among a worldwide team of 20 experts who make up a new UK-led Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP), as part of global efforts to save lives from future diseases.
