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Paracetamol Linked To Autism? Ex-WHO Chief Scientist Refutes Trump's Claims
Dr Swaminathan's remarks came in response to the US President Donald Trump linking the painkiller Tylenol, with paracetamol (acetaminophen) being the main ingredient, to autism.
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"Rich Nations Contribute More To WHO": Soumya Swaminathan on Trump's Funding Remarks
Former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan on Saturday said the US opting out of WHO would not be good for anyone including that country.
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Keeping Tab On Number Of HMPV Cases "Meaningless": Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the HMPV infection has been in circulation in India for several years. Seven cases have been registered in the country so far.
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WHO Ex Chief Scientist Says HMPV Nothing To Panic About, Lists Precautions
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is nothing to panic about, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan said.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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"A Fitting Tribute": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On Bharat Ratna To Father
The family is very happy and delighted with the honour, said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of WHO and the daughter of noted agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna today.
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"Need To Be Cautious, Not Panic": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On New Covid Variant
Amid the rising new JN.1 Covid-19 variant scare, former World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan asserted that there is no need to panic currently as it is a variant of interest and not of concern.
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"Hospitalisations Will Go Up As Covid Burden Increases": Soumya Swaminathan
Over a year-and-a-half after India witnessed the Omicron wave, two eminent health experts have sounded a warning over the increasing Covid-19 cases in India in the wake of the JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron being detected in the country.
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WHO To Update List Of Pathogens That Can Cause Future Outbreaks, Will Include "Disease X"
The list of priority pathogens will help researchers identify where they need to invest energy and funds to develop tests, treatments and vaccines.
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New Omicron Variant Is Immune Evasive, Says WHO Chief Scientist
With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, World Health Organization Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Friday said that there were over 300 sub-variants and XBB being a recombinant virus is a matter of concern.
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Paracetamol Linked To Autism? Ex-WHO Chief Scientist Refutes Trump's Claims
Dr Swaminathan's remarks came in response to the US President Donald Trump linking the painkiller Tylenol, with paracetamol (acetaminophen) being the main ingredient, to autism.
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"Rich Nations Contribute More To WHO": Soumya Swaminathan on Trump's Funding Remarks
Former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan on Saturday said the US opting out of WHO would not be good for anyone including that country.
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Keeping Tab On Number Of HMPV Cases "Meaningless": Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the HMPV infection has been in circulation in India for several years. Seven cases have been registered in the country so far.
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WHO Ex Chief Scientist Says HMPV Nothing To Panic About, Lists Precautions
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is nothing to panic about, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan said.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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"A Fitting Tribute": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On Bharat Ratna To Father
The family is very happy and delighted with the honour, said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of WHO and the daughter of noted agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna today.
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"Need To Be Cautious, Not Panic": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On New Covid Variant
Amid the rising new JN.1 Covid-19 variant scare, former World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan asserted that there is no need to panic currently as it is a variant of interest and not of concern.
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"Hospitalisations Will Go Up As Covid Burden Increases": Soumya Swaminathan
Over a year-and-a-half after India witnessed the Omicron wave, two eminent health experts have sounded a warning over the increasing Covid-19 cases in India in the wake of the JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron being detected in the country.
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WHO To Update List Of Pathogens That Can Cause Future Outbreaks, Will Include "Disease X"
The list of priority pathogens will help researchers identify where they need to invest energy and funds to develop tests, treatments and vaccines.
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New Omicron Variant Is Immune Evasive, Says WHO Chief Scientist
With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, World Health Organization Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Friday said that there were over 300 sub-variants and XBB being a recombinant virus is a matter of concern.
