Africa could miss 40% Covid vax target amid cutbacks

Africa could miss 40% Covid vax target amid cutbacks

The goal of vaccinating 40 per cent of Africa’s population against Covid-19 by December appears elusive as the continent grapples with cutbacks on doses supplied via multilateral platforms, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said. In a statement on Thursday, Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, said the continent faces a nearly 500 […]

Adidas launches first flagship store in India – The Home of Possibilities

Adidas launches first flagship store in India – The Home of Possibilities

Leading sportswear giant – adidas unveiled its first flagship store in India. Located in the heart of the national capital – Connaught Place, ‘The Home of Possibilities’ store is a blend of multiple digital touch points, sustainability zone and embodies the future of retail experience for consumers. Spread in 5,900 sq ft of retail area […]

iPhone 13 Pro to have max storage ever of 1TB

iPhone 13 Pro to have max storage ever of 1TB

Tech giant Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series on September 14 and now ahead of the official announcement, reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed the expected storage capacities for the iPhone 13 lineup. According to Kuo, the iPhone 13 lineup will start with 128GB of storage, with no 64GB option for any […]

US FDA bans sale of nearly a million flavoured e-cigarettes

US FDA bans sale of nearly a million flavoured e-cigarettes

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected more than 946,000 flavoured electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) products, such as e-cigarettes and e-liquids, prohibiting them from being marketed or sold due to lack of sufficient evidence on health benefits. The decision comes after a year-long review of millions of e-cigarette-related products by the global […]

Taliban claims to ‘fully capture’ Panjshir

Taliban claims to ‘fully capture’ Panjshir

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Monday that the group has “fully captured” Panjshir province, the last remaining region in Afghanistan. In a statement, Mujahid, who is also the Taliban’s acting minister of culture and information, said that their efforts for the establishment of nationwide security paid off and the province has been taken by […]

‘Covid jabs not recommended for 12-15 yr olds in UK’

‘Covid jabs not recommended for 12-15 yr olds in UK’

 The UK’s vaccine advisory body announced that coronavirus jabs were not recommended for healthy children aged between 12 and 15. The Joint Committee on Vaccine and Immunisation (JCVI) provided the assessment on Friday, saying the jabs should not be recommended to those in this age group on health grounds alone, but the body has advised […]

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