The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile and left poorer countries scrambling to contain epidemics.
WHO authorized the vaccine, made by EuBiologics, which also makes the formulation now used, last week. The new version, called Euvichol-S, is a simplified formula that uses fewer ingredients, is cheaper, and can be made more quickly than the old version.
The vaccine was shown to be help preventing the diarrheal disease in late stage research conducted in Nepal.
WHO’s approval means donor agencies like the vaccines alliance Gavi and UNICEF can now buy it for poorer countries. Leila Pakkala, director of UNICEF’s supply division, said in a statement that the agency will be able to boost supplies by more than 25%.
UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
There's spring in real estate recovery
China, Brazil agree on multiple
Hong Kong holds digital economy summit, eyes sustainable future
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising250,000 Afghan children need education, food and homes after returning from Pakistan, says NGO
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A quarter of a million Afghan children need education, food and homes after being f ...[Detailed]More U.S., China financial cooperation expected by industry insiders
Bryan Lin (L), CEO of Huatai Securities (USA), Inc., makes a presentation during a panel discussion ...[Detailed]Biodiversity rebounds in Qinghai
SHI YU/CHINA DAILYProtection efforts, national parks lure wildlife back to western provinceA wide-ra ...[Detailed]China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France
(ECNS) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spa ...[Detailed]FIFA plans to add slew of new committees years after cutting them in anti
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA is set to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, reversing a governan ...[Detailed]Number of flights gradually increasing
An Air China plane takes off from Beijing Daxing International Airport. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Dai ...[Detailed]China completes major tasks in three
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, also head of the State Council leading group for state-owned enterprise ...[Detailed]Romanian artists share China travel experiences
Romanian artists Gheorghe Turda (1st L), Georgiana Pana (2nd L), Dan Helciug (2nd R) and Marina Alma ...[Detailed]Man fleeing cops in western Michigan dies after unmarked cruiser hits him
KENTWOOD, Mich. (AP) — A man running from state troopers was struck by an unmarked cruiser Wednesday ...[Detailed]Tourism market makes robust recovery over holiday
Tourists feed black-headed gulls at Dianchi Lake in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Sunday. Destination ...[Detailed]Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case
Biodiversity rebounds in Qinghai