Monday, July 8, 2024

Vaccine

New cancer cases projected to rise to 35 million worldwide by 2050

A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has projected cancer cases to increase by 77% over the next 25 years, rising to 35 million worldwide by 2050.

WHO confirms outbreak of monkeypox in non-endemic countries

WHO verified 92 confirmed cases while 28 suspected cases in 12 countries.

China to provide 100M Covid vaccine doses to Pakistan

China will provide 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to Pakistan by the end of this year.

NCOC announces stricter restrictions as fourth wave gains strength

Under the restrictions, markets, which were allowed to remain open till 10 pm, would now again close at 8 pm in these selected cities. They will observe two off days in a week instead of one.

WHO approves China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine

WHO grants emergency approval to second Chinese vaccine

PIA airlifts two million doses of COVID vaccine from China

Currently over five million doses of covid vaccine have been administered in Pakistan

Pakistan receives first consignment of 1.2m COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX facility

More than one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine delivered to Pakistan

Complete lockdown possible as corona positivity, death rates spike

The current mortality rate has crossed 2% while positivity rate is over 10%

A third Covid vaccine shot may be needed, says Pfizer CEO

The pharmaceutical giant’s CEO said that a third booster shot may be needed for greater protection

Coronavirus: Russia keen to register Sputnik V vaccine in Pakistan

Russia seeks details about getting the COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V registered in Pakistan

Latest News

Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new prime minister as Labour wins UK general election 2024

UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has become prime minister of UK after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III on July 5, 2024. Starmer has led Labour to secure a landslide victory in the UK’s 2024 general election to end 14 years of Conservative rule.