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Joe Biden, who was tested positive for COVID-19 early this week, has completed his fourth dose of PAXLOVID, his physician said on Friday (local time). Biden continues to face primary symptoms like a loose, non-productive cough and hoarseness. However, his symptoms have «improved meaningfully» since Thursday, Biden's doctor Kevin C O'Connor stated. In a statement released by the White House on X, Kevin C O'Connor said, «President Biden completed his fourth dose of PAXLOVID this morning. His loose, non-productive cough and hoarseness continue to be his primary symptoms, but they have improved meaningfully from yesterday. His pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature remain absolutely normal. His oxygen saturation continues to be excellent on room air. His lungs remain clear.»

Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission

Mark Holland slammed the regulations, stating they were not “thought through well.”Canada was “surprised and blindsided” by the U.S. announcement of new regulations, Holland said while speaking to the media on Wednesday. The rules state that dogs entering the U.S.

Malaria vaccine: Ivory Coast has become the first country to deploy a malaria shot developed by Serum Institute of India Ltd., the world’s largest vaccine maker, and the University of Oxford.The first doses of the R21 immunization were administered on Monday to children in Abidjan, the commercial capital of the West African country, the developers and their partners said in a statement — the second malaria vaccine to go into use.“The new vaccine has been authorized by Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic, and many others are preparing to receive shipments," they said in the statement. A total of 656,600 doses have been received, which will initially vaccinate 250,000 children from newborns to 23 months across 16 regions of Ivory Coast.The vaccine was recommended in 2023 by the World Health Organization for use in Africa for children under five years old, the age group there that bears the brunt of a disease that kills more than 600,000 people per year.

New strict border rules for dogs come into effect on Aug. 1 and it may mean owners will have to leave their canine companion at home before crossing into the U.S.

high efficacy" malaria vaccine co-developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII) and the University of Oxford was officially rolled out on Monday when Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa became the first country to begin administering R21/Matrix-M. The vaccine, which was granted World Health Organisation (WHO) approval last year, is said to have undergone a rigorous regulatory process and clinical assessment and was found to be highly effective and affordable. As a low-dose vaccine, it can be manufactured at speed and scale which is seen as critical to stemming the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. «Reducing the malaria burden is finally within sight. Today's start of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine roll-out marks a monumental milestone after years of incredible work with our partners at Oxford and Novavax,» said SII CEO Adar Poonawalla. «At Serum, we believe that it is every person's right to have access to affordable and essential disease prevention. That's why we have committed to producing 100 million doses of R21, which will protect millions of lives and alleviate the burden of this deadly disease for future generations,» he said.

The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to accelerate development of a pandemic influenza vaccine

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Tesla, Archer Aviation rise; Eli Lilly falls

One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there “will be a war” if police moved in.

Mint. Last week, Mint reported about the union health ministry's advisory to states to maintain constant vigil over the Zika virus situation in the country. In 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had declared Zika virus as a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ after the outbreak was reported in some South American and Caribbean countries.

COVID-19 is still lingering around. There are new variants, new vaccines and a summer uptick in infections that has been reported across the US. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has noted that cases are on the rise across 39 states. The good news is that the hospitalization rate due to the new variant is low. The US too is focusing on a treating particularly vulnerable groups rather than the entire population. It is important to remain vigilant and take basic precautions. Here are all the details of this emerging threat.

Ratan Tata, the esteemed industrialist and philanthropist, has reached out to the people of Mumbai through Instagram, seeking urgent assistance to find a blood donor for a critically ill dog. The seven-month-old canine, admitted to Tata’s Small Animal Hospital, is battling suspected tick fever and life-threatening anaemia.

Federal health officials are strengthening their endorsement of RSV vaccinations for people 75 and older

French President Emmanuel Macron is joining African leaders to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa

Kalahandi, there are 5 patients with cough and cold, out of which, 2 may be suffering from Diphtheria... The total number of suspected cases was 21, but it has come down to 18...

A new study has revealed that Rotovac, an indigenous rotavirus vaccine by Bharat Biotech can lead to bowel complications. The findings of the study were published in the International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine.

Since February, Kathy Xiang and her entire family has been under siege.

Bharat Biotech's indigenous rotavirus vaccine Rotovac used in the government's immunisation programme increases the risk of intussusception in infants, a new study found. Intussusception is a condition where the intestine telescopes into itself and can lead to gangrene of the bowel or death if not treated immediately. The study has been published in the International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine. Bharat Biotech has dismissed the findings claiming the vaccine has been evaluated for safety. The study, co-authored by Jacob Puliyel, MD of the International Institute of Health Management Research, India, and Brian Hooker, chief scientific officer, Children's Health Defense, found that there was a 1.6-fold increase in the risk of intussusception in the vaccinated, which was missed in the earlier analysis.

access to some patented medicines, the government has allowed global tenders to be floated for procurement of 120 drugs, including anti-diabetic medication Semaglutide, after the health ministry raised concerns over lack of domestic options. The decision was notified by the finance ministry last week, people in the know told ET. With this, it will become easier for people in India to procure medicines which are either not available in the country because they are patented, or are not being produced here due to technological barriers. «This will open doors to various such products and will benefit the Indian patient,» said an industry insider.

As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem

The humanitarian organization Direct Relief is helping community health centers across the United States install rooftop solar and battery storage systems as they confront more frequent power outages from extreme weather and fickle grid systems