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Incorporating climate change effects to enhance mental health services: WH
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the increasing impact of climate change on mental health in Southeast Asia, urging improvements in mental health systems. Saima Wazed, WHO South-East Asia Regional Director, highlighted the need to integrate climate change into mental health p
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2nd India-Japan consultation in New Delhi discuss Middle East, West Asia
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The second India-Japan consultation on the Middle East was held in the national capital on Thursday, and both sides discussed the challenges and political developments happening in the Middle East and West Asia region.
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TotalEnergies ENEOS celebrates groundbreaking for its first Ground-mounted
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Singapore, July 23: TotalEnergies ENEOS celebrates a long-term partnership with Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC), one of the most prestigious golf destinations in Singapore and the Asia region. The celebration of the future installation of a 2,200 kilowatt-peak (kWp) ground-mounted solar phot
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Bridge gaps in rehabilitative, assistive technology services amid growing
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries in the South-East Asia Region to prioritise access to rehabilitative and assistive technology services, essential for improving the quality of life and community participation of individuals.
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EO Noida Adds Another Feather to Its Cap: Celebrating the Rockstar Platinu
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 16: The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Noida chapter has once again demonstrated its excellence by being awarded the prestigious Rockstar Platinum Award at the SALS (South Asia Leadership Summit) Chennai event for 2023-24. This accolade reflects our chapter's unwave
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WHO Regional Director leads dialogue on adolescent pregnancy challenges
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Highlighting the urgency of the issue, Saima Wazed emphasised that the South-East Asia Region comprises 26 per cent of the global population and 29 per cent of the global adolescent population.
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10 Start-ups Awarded in HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Start-up Competition Fo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 27: City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) held the Award Ceremony for its HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Start-up Competition (HK Tech 300 SEA Competition) on 27 June 2024. 10 start-ups from five countries across the Southeast Asia region and Hong Kong topped over 100 teams in t
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WHO calls on member countries to eliminate illicit trade in Tobacco, contr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation has called on the member nations in the Southeast Asia region to recognise that alcohol and tobacco in any form, whether legal or illicit, are harmful to one's health, and thus decisive actions must be taken to stop the illicit trade in tobacco products and to t
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WHO South-Asia chief shares 'quick bite' with mother Sheikh Hasina ahead o
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
World Health Organisation (WHO) South-Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed shared a picture with her mother, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of the oath ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on Sunday.
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UNESCO and MeitY organise national workshop on ethics of AI
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia Regional Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted a National Stakeholder Workshop on Safe, Trusted and Ethical AI here in New Delhi.
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US affirms commitment to Indo-Pacific amidst recent diplomatic engagements
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
"We have not taken our eye off the ball when it comes to our efforts and our focus on the Indo-Pacific and the Asia region broadly," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, emphasising the administration's persistent dedication.
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India has capacity score of 86 pc to detect, assess, report and respond to
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on Wednesday said that as per the WHO SPAR report, India has a core capacity score of 86 per cent to detect, assess, report, and respond to any health emergencies, which exceeds the Southeast Asia Region and global average.
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