January 30, 2023 All countries are dangerously unprepared for future outbreaks, IFRC reports The International Federation of the Red Cross reported that every country is dangerously vulnerable to future outbreaks and pandemics.
January 30, 2023 WHO seeks to expand role in tackling next global health emergency, but faces funding issues The World Health Organization is seeking to expand its role as the world’s leading health body. However, under-funded WHO must also tackle its budgeting issues.
January 30, 2023 China says its COVID situation is now at a 'low level' following Lunar New Year China said its coronavirus situation is now at a low level with a decrease of 40% in clinic visits post Lunar New Year. No mutant strains have been identified either, according to CDC.
January 30, 2023 Indonesia local trader forged ingredient label that may have led to cough syrup deaths of 200 kids Industrial-grade chemicals were sold as pharmaceutical-grade by a local trader in Indonesia. The ingredients found in cough syrups may have led to the deaths of 200 kids.
January 27, 2023 FDA proposes easing sexual abstinence criteria for blood donation The Food and Drug Administration proposed Friday further rollback of restrictions on blood donation based on abstinence and sexual history-related criteria.
January 27, 2023 European Union, Pfizer working on deal to pay more for COVID-19 vaccines in exchange for lower volume The European Union wants to make a deal with Pfizer to pay more in order to reduce the volume of vaccines it purchases. The EU already agreed to purchase half a billion vaccine doses.
January 26, 2023 Japan to downgrade COVID-19 classification to a less serious disease on May 8 Japan is planning to downgrade its coronavirus classification on May 8. The country will revise its COVID-19 protection guidelines as well.
January 26, 2023 Bipartisan group of lawmakers look to repeal Biden’s solar tariff waiver on Asian countries A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers plan to propose a resolution to repeal President Joe Biden’s solar tariff waiver on Asian countries to help domestic solar manufacturers.
January 26, 2023 Spain to lift mandatory mask rule on public transport on Feb. 7 The rule requiring people to wear masks while on public transportation in Spain will be lifted on Feb. 7. An official said the COVID-19 health situation in the country is stable.
January 26, 2023 European Union drug regulator determines antibiotic shortage not a ‘major event’ A European Union drug regulator said the shortage of antibiotics is not considered a “major event.” Manufactures expect supplies of amoxicillin to increase in the near future.