Sep 22, 2020 · Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on the United Nations General Assembly to strengthen the World Health Organization (WHO) in its efforts to combat the coronavirus...

May 31, 2022 · Russia’s role in the World Health Organization was under threat from two directions following two defeats at the annual World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. A motion drafted by Ukraine condemning Russian attacks on health infrastructure passed easily, while a Russian and Syrian counter motion that sought to share the blame was soundly rejected.

Aug 11, 2020 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has said a locally developed vaccine for Covid-19 has been given regulatory approval after less than two months of testing on humans.

Feb 14, 2024 · President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients.

Aug 3, 2022 · After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the Kremlin expelled more than a dozen international organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. Now, some social media users...

Dec 5, 2021 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced hope for a quick approval of the country’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by the World Health Organization, saying the move is essential for expanding its global supplies.

Aug 11, 2020 · Amid fears that safety could have been compromised, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged Russia last week to follow international guidelines for producing a vaccine against Covid-19. On...

Sep 22, 2020 · Mr. Putin noted that Russia is fully prepared to supply other countries with “the world's first vaccine, 'Sputnik-V', which has been shown to be reliable, safe and effective.” He offered to...

Oct 30, 2021 · It is unacceptable to infringe on the prerogatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a video conference address to a G20 summit on Saturday.

Sep 6, 2019 · Are there still worthy opportunities for U.S.-Russia cooperation in scientific research and development, health security, and infectious diseases—including support of those Russian-led, -staffed, and -financed efforts in the World Health Organization (WHO) and elsewhere?