Covaxin approved for use during disasters - Health DG
The COVAXIN COVID-19 vaccine has been given conditional approval for use during disasters, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Indian COVID-19 vaccine 'highly efficacious' - Study
The UN body has described it as "extremely suitable for low-and middle-income countries due to easy storage requirements".
Sat Nov 13 2021
Malaysia accepts Covaxin recipients - Khairy
Malaysia accepts travellers who receive the India-made Covaxin vaccine, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Bolsonaro says Brazil didn't spend a cent on Bharat vaccine deal under probe
Bolsonaro said the price for the Bharat vaccines was broadly in line with other countries.
Fri Jun 25 2021
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 26,289,290 with over 250,000 new cases
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 26,289,290 with 257,299 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, said the federal Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.
Sat May 22 2021
Explainer: What we know about the Indian variant as coronavirus sweeps South Asia
Scientists study what led to an unexpected surge, and whether a variant of the novel coronavirus first detected in India is to blame.
Fri Apr 30 2021
India to review COVID-19 vaccines after blood clot warning - Report
India is currently administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by SII and delevoped by Bharat Biotech called COVAXIN.
Fri Apr 09 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: MCMC on drive to boost internet coverage under JENDELA, Myanmar protesters return after bloodiest day since coup
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Efficacy data for India's own COVID-19 vaccine could boost public acceptance
Government data shows that only 10% of about 12.6 million people immunised in India have taken the COVAXIN shot.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Modi's ministers choose 'Made in India' vaccine over AstraZeneca
The endorsement by Modi and other ministers would set an example for other Indians and reduce "vaccine hesitancy".
Wed Mar 03 2021
Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive
People above 60, and those who are 45 or more and suffering from certain medical conditions, are now eligible for the vaccinations.
Mon Mar 01 2021
India's health workers balk at taking homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
A lack of confidence in a homegrown vaccine country could prevent India from meeting its target of vaccinating 300 million people by August.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
India's huge coronavirus vaccination drive is behind schedule, hampered by technical glitches and safety fears.
Sun Jan 24 2021
India to give homegrown vaccine in seven more states this week
India is also exporting doses to Brazil and Morocco, and free shipments to the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Sun Jan 24 2021
India hails 'life saving' COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Leading scientists and doctors have called on authorities to release efficacy data about Covaxin to boost confidence about the vaccine.
Mon Jan 18 2021
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024