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WHO urges member countries in Southeast Asia to bolster efforts to end TB

The World Health Organization has urged member countries in the Southeast Asia region to build on the momentum created to…

6 days ago

“Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”: WHO Southeast Asia Director calls for diabetes management on World Diabetes Day

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Thursday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia,…

1 month ago

WHO Chief warns of imminent famine in Gaza, calls to scale up efforts

WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Northern Gaza is on the brink of facing an imminent famine if interventions…

1 month ago

JP Nadda highlights India’s achievements for universal healthcare at WHO’s Regional South East Asia Meeting

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was elected as the Chairperson of WHO's 77th Session of the Regional Committee of WHO…

3 months ago

Marburg virus results in over 300 infections and 8 deaths in Rwanda

Highly contagious Marburg virus spreads across Rwanda, resulting in over 300 infection cases and eight deaths across the country. According…

3 months ago

“Goal is to raise awareness about importance of patient safety in healthcare systems”: WHO on World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day, marked annually on September 17, was established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2019, following…

3 months ago

Health Ministry issues an advisory to states, UTs on “Mpox”

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on Monday issued an advisory to states and union territories regarding the precautionary actions, symptoms…

3 months ago

Accelerate efforts for healthy ageing: World Health Organisation

Experts and officials from ministries of health, social welfare and empowerment from countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region discussed…

6 months ago

World No Tobacco Day: Global youth calls for tobacco industry to stop targeting them with harmful products

On this World No Tobacco Day, the youth across the world called for the tobacco industry to stop targeting them…

7 months ago

India providing strength to SEARO region on affordable medical counter measures: Union Health Secy

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra chaired the high-level meeting on "Advancing Health and Well-Being of Billions in the WHO South-East…

7 months ago

WHO chief addresses World Health Assembly, mentions Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday mentioned the Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India, and…

7 months ago

Serum Institute of India ships its first batch of Malaria vaccines to Africa

In a major feat, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has shipped its first set of R21/Matrix-M Malaria vaccine doses…

7 months ago

WHO, experts meet to strategise strengthening community engagement; resilience in health emergencies

Against the backdrop of recent crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials from across the WHO South-East Asia Region,…

7 months ago

Efforts to prevent, control hypertension need to be further strengthened to meet global, national targets: WHO Regional Director

An estimated over 294 million people are living with hypertension in South-East Asia according to World Health Organization (WHO)'s Regional…

7 months ago

Tobacco leaves causing cancer, can also combat it: Study

Research by a team of scientists from various countries, including an alumnus of Allahabad University (AU), has found a compound…

1 year ago

WHO and India’s Ministry of Ayush to host first-ever global summit on traditional medicine

A first-of-its-kind global summit on Traditional Medicine, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and co-hosted by the Ministry of…

1 year ago

G20 health ministers to participate in summit on traditional medicine for the first time

The WHO and India are convening the first global summit on traditional medicine in Gandhinagar next week with the participation…

1 year ago

Aspartame sweetener used in soft drinks ‘possibly’ causes cancer, says  WHO

The WHO announced on Friday it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as "possibly…

1 year ago

WHO turns 75, calls for health equity in face of threats

On the eve of its 75th anniversary, the WHO marked the occasion by calling for a renewed drive for health…

2 years ago

WHO accuses China of hiding data on coronavirus’ origin

Washington: The World Health Organisation rebuked Chinese officials for withholding scientific research that may reveal the origin of the coronavirus,…

2 years ago

WHO report shows ways to keep kids safe from online danger

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday published a new report, which presents ways to address the growing worldwide concern…

2 years ago