Novavax Inc. announced that it had sent a written notification to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, terminating with immediate effect an agreement for the sale of its COVID-19 vaccine to low- and middle-income nations. The business cited Gavi's failure to acquire the 350 million doses it had
With approximately 135,000 vaccinations received by Bermuda residents, the Government of Bermuda has announced an end to its mass vaccination programme. Minister of Health, Kim Wilson said that over 75% of Bermuda's total population is fully immunized, and over 85% of the eligible population is
UN News - The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern over the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), where no public vaccination programme has been put in place, reiterating its commitment to support the country's response to the pandemic. In
UN News - Against the backdrop of shifting population demographics, conflicts, post-pandemic shocks and climate change, the developing world is on the brink of a “perfect storm” of debt, food and energy crises, experts warned the Commission on Population and Development. While sounding the alarm over
Media Release - “For years, vaccines have protected children from deadly diseases like polio, measles, rubella, and mumps. These vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, continue to save lives, especially today,” stated Dr Joy St. John, Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency, in observance of Vaccination Week
More than 1.77 billion doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have been administered to populations in Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries since the immunisation campaign commenced 16 months ago. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the effort represents the “largest immunisation programme in history.” “Over two-thirds
UN News - Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations, said the UN chief. Secretary-General António Guterres was addressing the GAVI COVAX international vaccine equity initiative’s Advance Market Commitment Summit 2022, which
Former US President Barack Obama had tested positive for COVID-19. "I've had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise," he announced on his official Twitter account. Obama added that former first lady Michelle Obama has tested negative, thanks to the vaccine and booster
Saint Lucia's Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs confirm a total of nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 from samples collected from March 3, 2022, to March 5, 2022. A total of one hundred forty-seven (147) samples were processed Saturday, March 5, 2022. Ninety-six (96)
UN News - Germany has become the first country to answer a call for wealthy nations to contribute their “fair share” towards ending the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday. The country has committed to providing $1.22 billion to support the ACT-Accelerator, the
