20 countries still below 10 pct COVID jab rate: WHO experts
The Covax facility was founded to ensure the poorest 92 countries in the world get access to COVID-19 jabs with the cost covered by donors.
Wed Apr 13 2022
11 billion doses needed to vaccinate 70 per cent of world to end COVID-19 - UN chief
The development and roll-out of vaccines, including through the global equity mechanism, the ACT-Accelerator and its COVAX facility, is offering hope.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Global vaccine alliance GAVI hopes India will resume exports this quarter
GAVI co-leads the COVAX facility for equitable distribution of COVID-19 shots around the world.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Malaysia waiting for EMA report to decide on AstraZeneca vaccine - Khairy
Malaysia will decide whether to proceed with using the AstraZeneca vaccine for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme after getting the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) findings on the vaccine.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Saudi in talks with COVID vaccine makers to supply Yemen, African states - Fnance Minister
Jadaan said Yemen and some African nations would not be able to get enough vaccines through the COVAX facility.
Tue Jan 26 2021
COVID-19 vaccine: second purchase from AstraZeneca via COVAX - Khairy
Malaysia had opted for the COVID-19 vaccine produced by United Kingdom (UK) pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca through negotiations under the COVAX facility.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Malaysia needs to pay RM94.08 million to join COVAX facility - Khairy
Khairy said Malaysia's participation in the COVAX facility would guarantee supply of vaccines for 10 per cent of the country's population.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024