 | Musings of Madras MagicFor those who want to explore the many faces of Chennai, Chennai Photowalk is hosting the fourth edition of their photo exhibition Eyes of Madras. |
 | Health will be core topic at COP27: WHO“The increasing destructiveness of extreme weather events affects poor and marginalised communities,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, adding, |
 | Govt apex board recommends no prescription for dry eye medicine 'Refresh Tears'Refresh Tears eye drop is an eye lubricant used to relieve dry eyes which can happen if not enough tears are made naturally to keep the eye lubricated. |
 | Global roll-out of 12 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses largest-ever but access an issue: WHOGlobal roll-out of more than 12 billion covid-19 vaccine doses is the largest and fastest in history with an estimated 60 per cent doses produced by manufacturers in developing countries. |
 | Canadian double agent smuggled Shamima Begum, two other minors into Syria: BookIn recent years, Begum has been at the centre of a row over her rights after joining IS in 2015. |
 | LV Prasad Eye Institute launches helpline for donating eyesUrging people to come forward and pledge their eyes for donation, the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad has established helpline numbers. |
 | Monkeypox infections rise 20 per cent to over 35K cases, 12 deaths: WHOThe WHO chief also stated the importance of vaccines in controlling the outbreak, but noted that the supplies of vaccines, and data about their effectiveness, are limited. |
 | WHO chief: Lack of help for Tigray crisis due to skin colorTedros called on both the Ethiopian and Russian governments to end the crises in Tigray and Ukraine. |
 | Over 35,000 cases of monkeypox detected globally: WHOAccording to the CDC, the researchers are investigating whether the virus can be spread by someone who has no symptoms or through semen, vaginal fluids and faecal matter. |
| WHO chief advises reducing sex partners 'for the moment' to avoid monkeypoxTo date, more than 19,000 cases have been reported in more than 75 countries; deaths have only been reported in Africa. |
 | 'Covid-19 is nowhere near over, as the virus pushes at us, we must push back': WHOThe sub-variants of Omicron, like BA.4 and BA.5, continue to drive waves of cases, hospitalisation and death around the world. |
 | Table Tennis: Preyesh bags doublePreyesh of Raman Table Tennis High Performance Center beat Nitin Thiruvengadam of Bank of Baroda 4-1 in the men’s final of the first TNTTA-Win News table tennis tournament. |
 | WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the worldWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said cases were on the rise in 110 countries, mostly driven by the omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. |
 | WHO to convene emergency committee on monkeypox; says its outbreak 'concerning'No deaths have been reported so far from the newly-affected countries, although the WHO is seeking to verify news reports from Brazil over a monkeypox-related death. |
 | WHO chief to be confirmed for 2nd term after no oppositionNo other candidate challenged Tedros for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the devastating coronavirus pandemic. |
 | Andrew Garfield says he is planning to take time off from actingAndrew Garfield currently stars in FX crime series "Under the Banner of Heaven", co-starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sam Worthington and Wyatt Russell. |
| WHO DG Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus to be on three-day Gujarat visit from MondayGhebreyesus will reach Rajkot on April 18, where he will stay overnight before joining PM Modi on Tuesday in Jamnagar for the foundation stone-laying programme of WHO GCTM. |
| WHO chief: Focus on Ukraine shows bias against Black livesTedros acknowledged that the war in Ukraine is globally significant, but asked if other crises are being accorded enough attention. |
 | Two years into Covid-19 outbreak, pandemic is far from over: WHOAlthough reported cases and deaths are declining globally, and several countries have lifted restrictions, the pandemic is far from over, says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. |
 | The Eyes Have ItRegular physical exercises help cure dryness and itching of the eyes |
