AstraZeneca claims higher antibody response against omicron with booster dose

AstraZeneca said on Thursday that there was a higher antibody response against the omicron COVID-19 variant when its vaccine was given as a third booster dose.

The claim comes after new data from trials showed efficacy against the newer form of COVID-19 and previous variants including beta, delta, alpha and gamma.

Developing

Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros

The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the agency was working to help contain Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, advocating for more global action to implement a UN-led “One Health” approach.

Health

UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for emergency funding to broaden efforts to reach millions living across 11 eastern and southern African countries which have been hit hard by fast-spreading cholera outbreaks.

Health

Holistic approach urgent for health of people, animals and environment

UN agency chiefs issued a call on Monday for global action to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment, as part of a new “One Health” approach.