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‘Can be done, but…’: Ex-WHO chief weighs in on 90-hour workweek debate
The former head of ICMR said we did “work hard” during COVID-19 pandemic but there was “some burnout”.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 10:34 AM IST
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WHO picks Jeremy Farrar as chief scientist, replacing Soumya Swaminathan
Jeremy Farrar: Jeremy Farrar is a clinical scientist who most recently served as the director of the Wellcome Trust.
Published on Dec 13, 2022 04:25 PM IST
WHO’s Chief Scientist sees long road ahead after pandemic: Q&A
World Health Organization Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan sees a long road ahead not only to determine the origins of the coronavirus outbreak, but also to educate people about public health and garner international support for the WHO.
Published on Feb 11, 2022 12:51 PM IST
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‘Let’s listen to scientists & not panic’: WHO’s Soumya Swaminathan on B.1.1.529
She also urged nations to not panic and focus on the vaccination programmes and strengthen public health measures.
Updated on Nov 27, 2021 03:36 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid in children mostly mild, but good to be prepared: WHO's Soumya Swaminathan
The effect of the coronavirus disease among children had been mostly mild and the severity much less than that in the adult population, said World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminthan, even as she stressed the importance of having a well-developed paediatric infrastructure.
Published on Aug 25, 2021 02:33 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi