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JP Nadda inaugurates International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities, highlights India’s contributions to global health security

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday inaugurated the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities and said that the…

1 month 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…

2 months ago

India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally

The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in response to the global rise in…

3 months ago

Union Minister of Health JP Nadda reviews Monkeypox situation and preparedness

After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), a detailed review of…

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…

5 months ago

WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India

The World Health Organisation has confirmed the human case of bird flu in India, after the H9N2 virus was detected…

5 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,…

6 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…

6 months ago

WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections that claim 3,500 lives each day

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis…

8 months ago

Scientists warn of lethal bird flu pandemic, says could be ‘100 times worse’ than COVID

The bird flu pandemic with the potential to be "100 times worse than COVID" may be on the horizon after…

8 months ago

China sees undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in children: Report

China is experiencing a major pneumonia outbreak with no known cause in children, and it is overwhelming paediatric hospitals in…

1 year ago

‘Artificial wombs’ may soon see human trials: Report

A team of US researchers, who, in 2017, first carried out the ‘artificial womb’ experiment, are now seeking Food and…

1 year 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

First of its kind global summit on traditional medicine in Gujarat from Thursday

Health ministers from 30 countries will attend the two-day 'Traditional Medicine Global Summit' being organised by the Ministry of Ayush…

1 year ago

Health experts stress need for awareness to tackle Viral Hepatitis

Every year, July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day, to help create awareness in people about the effects of…

1 year ago

New drug promises cure for Africa’s lethal sleeping sickness

A bite from a tsetse fly – a common occurrence in sub-Saharan Africa – causes the deadly disease called sleeping…

1 year ago

WHO reappoints CAG of India as external auditor for another four year term

Comptroller Auditor General (CAG) of India Girish Chandra Murmu was re-elected as External Auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO)…

1 year 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

Demand for Indian drugs surges as China battles deadly Covid wave: Report

China’s demand for Indian anti Covid generic drugs including Paxlovid-- Pfizer’s oral drug is increasing amid a surge in Covid…

2 years ago

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,…

2 years ago

Ghana Declares First Outbreak of Deadly Marburg Virus | What is Marburg Virus Disease?

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/87ka3sAry58" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> After monkeypox, WHO…

2 years ago