Over 3,175,000 Belgians received their 2nd booster shot against COVID-19: Reports

The Sciensano Public Health Institute on Friday has made an announcement that over 3,175,000 people in Belgium have received their second booster shot against COVID-19.

Almost 500 mn people to develop heart disease, obesity or diabetes by 2030 due to physical inactivity: WHO

Almost 500 million people around the world will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other non-communicable diseases by 2030 because of the lack of physical activity if the government do not take urgent actions.

COVID-19 cases around Belgium continues to spike: Data

As predicted, Covid-19 is officially sweeping across Belgium, increasing the number of new infections and hospitalisations.

It’s possible that air pollution can cause damage to babies before they’re born: Research

It is possible for air pollution to cause damage even before babies are born. The research from UHasselt published in the journal of The Lancet Planetary Health has revealed the following information.

Around 83.3 patients suffering from COVID-19 admitted to hospitals each day in last 7 days: Data

An average of 83.3 patients suffering from coronavirus were admitted to hospitals each day in the last seven days. The following data has been released by the Sciensano Institute of Public Health on Friday morning.

Hong Kong finally lift mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers from abroad

Hong Kong has finalized to lift the mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers from abroad. The authorities have made this known, finally ending more than two years of international isolation for the world's financial centre.

COVID-19: Belgium logs 4% increase in hospitalizations; but drop in number of deaths, says data

While the number of COVID-19 hospitalisations increasing by 4% between 16 and 22 September, there has been a significant drop in the number of deaths during the same time period.

Vaccination remains best way to curb contracting flu & avoid its potential complications: Reports

Vaccination remains one of the best way to curb the contracting influenza and avoid its potential complications, especially since COVID-19 is still circulating and risks making a comeback as the winter season approaches, health experts warn.

COVID-19: Over 400,000 people already received their autumn booster dose in Flanders

After one week into Flander's autumn vaccination campaign against COVID-19, around 400,000 people have already received their autumn booster dose, and more than half of the adult population has already received an invitation.

Belgium records average of 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, up by 8%: Reports

Belgium recorded an average of 1,664 new COVID-19 cases between the period of August 6 and August 12, 2022, which is up by almost 8% from the previous week.

Belgium to use Pfizer against COVID-19, Omicron sub variants in vaccine campaign: Minister

Belgium will be among the countries using Pfizer's vaccine against the Wuhan variant and the Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 of the novel coronavirus in its vaccine campaign against the contagious mutants.

Average of 6.1 COVID-19 patients died each day between Aug 30-Sep 5: Reports

An average of 6.1 COVID-19 patients died each day between August 30 and September 5, which shows an increase of 10%. The Sciensano Institute of Public Health has shared the following data on Friday.

EU purchases extra 170,932 doses of monkeypox vaccines

The European Commission has made an announcement on September 1 that it has purchased an additional 170,932 doses of monkeypox vaccines from Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic.

Belgium logs 726 confirmed cases of monkeypox: Reports

From the moment since the outbreak of monkeypox around the European region, Belgium has logged around 726 confirmed cases of monkeypox.

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European Union in Zambia hosts talented Zambian songbird and activist Wezi Mhone

European Union in Zambia hosts talented Zambian songbird and activist Wezi Mhone

London: Laureus Sport for Good celebrates International Day Against Racism

London: Laureus Sport for Good celebrates International Day Against Racism

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico addresses G20 India, 2023

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico addresses G20 India, 2023

German Embassy in Manila celebrates 10th anniversary of “Triple Win” project

German Embassy in Manila celebrates 10th anniversary of "Triple Win" project

India: G20 is essential in boosting global economies

India: The Group of Twenty, or G20, has evolved as the forum for outlining strategies for boosting economies around the world, and decisions made there will have an effect on a number of nations