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

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…

1 year ago
WHO, experts meet to strategise strengthening community engagement; resilience in health emergenciesWHO, experts meet to strategise strengthening community engagement; resilience in health emergencies

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,…

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

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…

1 year ago
Tobacco leaves causing cancer, can also combat it: StudyTobacco leaves causing cancer, can also combat it: Study

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…

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

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…

2 years ago
G20 health ministers to participate in summit on traditional medicine for the first timeG20 health ministers to participate in summit on traditional medicine for the first time

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…

2 years ago
Aspartame sweetener used in soft drinks ‘possibly’ causes cancer, says  WHOAspartame sweetener used in soft drinks ‘possibly’ causes cancer, says  WHO

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…

2 years ago
WHO turns 75, calls for health equity in face of threatsWHO turns 75, calls for health equity in face of threats

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’ originWHO accuses China of hiding data on coronavirus’ origin

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 dangerWHO report shows ways to keep kids safe from online danger

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…

3 years ago
Govt launches probe after WHO alert on 4 India-made cough & cold syrups for kidsGovt launches probe after WHO alert on 4 India-made cough & cold syrups for kids

Govt launches probe after WHO alert on 4 India-made cough & cold syrups for kids

After the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert on four India-made cough and cold syrups used for paediatric groups,…

3 years ago
Vaccine Against Covid19 Better Than Immunity, Confirms WHO, Says People Must Get VaccinatedVaccine Against Covid19 Better Than Immunity, Confirms WHO, Says People Must Get Vaccinated

Vaccine Against Covid19 Better Than Immunity, Confirms WHO, Says People Must Get Vaccinated

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1HU-ShwhSas" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> Dr. Soumya Swaminathan,…

3 years ago
WHO sets up new team to probe origins of COVID-19, wants China to give data on Wuhan outbreakWHO sets up new team to probe origins of COVID-19, wants China to give data on Wuhan outbreak

WHO sets up new team to probe origins of COVID-19, wants China to give data on Wuhan outbreak

<p> The World Health Organization (WHO) has set up a new team of 26 scientists to revive the stalled inquiry…

4 years ago
WHO pins hopes on India resuming vaccine exports as Africa faces crisisWHO pins hopes on India resuming vaccine exports as Africa faces crisis

WHO pins hopes on India resuming vaccine exports as Africa faces crisis

<p> The WHO is pinning hopes on India to resume vaccine exports by the end of this year to meet…

4 years ago
India Vaccination Drive Crosses 75 Crore Doses, WHO Congratulates IndiaIndia Vaccination Drive Crosses 75 Crore Doses, WHO Congratulates India

India Vaccination Drive Crosses 75 Crore Doses, WHO Congratulates India

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/52rqYGIBJCw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> India's COVID-19 drive…

4 years ago

China Directly Rejects World Health Organisation’s Calls For Renewed Probe Into Covid19 Origins

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zbDYCPorZXs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> World Health Organisation's…

4 years ago

WHO urges China to facilitate study into origins of COVID-19 at Wuhan

<p> <strong>The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to create a new advisory group to carry forward its search for the…

4 years ago