First Person: A plea for the life-saving properties of vaccines

May 2,2022
DR. Kate O’Brien, Immu-nization Director at the World Health Organiza-tion, devoted her life to immuniza-tion after working in
Africa's COVID-19 cases surpass 11.44 mln: Africa CDC
May 02
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 11,446,107 as of Sunday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
Over 26000 people receive COVID-19 vaccine in Myinmu Twsp.
Apr 29
Over 26000 people including Buddhist monks and students have been fully vaccinated at the township stadium in the Town of Myinmu, Sagaing Region.
Vietnam traffic accidents down in 4 months
Apr 29
A total of 3,808 traffic accidents occurred from January to April in Vietnam, killing 2,276 people and injuring 2,431, down 15.4 percent year on year, according to the country's Traffic Police Department on Friday.
Brazil reports 19,916 new COVID-19 cases, 114 related deaths
Apr 29
Brazil on Thursday reported 19,916 new COVID-19 infections and 114 more related deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the national counts to 30,418,920 and 663,225 respectively, according to the Ministry of Health.
IMF chief tests positive for COVID-19
Apr 29
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has tested positive for COVID-19, the IMF said Thursday.
Uganda to vaccinate children against COVID-19 next month
Apr 28
Uganda will start vaccinating children against COVID-19 next month, health minister Ruth Aceng has said.