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WHO asks countries to scale up surveillance, protective measures amid surg
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The World Health Organization has urged the countries in the Southeast Asia Region to strengthen surveillance and asked people to take protective measures in view of rising cases of respiratory diseases including influenza and Covid sub-variant JN.1.
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South East Asia's premier expo for mattress manufacturing and upholstery s
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 21: The forthcoming 8th edition of INDIA MATTRESSTECH + UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES EXPO is set to define the future of mattress and upholstery production in India. Established as the premier hub for the entire South East Asia's mattress manufacturing and upho
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Bhutan honours WHO Regional Director, confers gold medal at its National D
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a video message post the award ceremony, Dr Khetrapal Singh thanked His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk for the award. She said, "As Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia for the last decade, it has been my vision to address priority health issues through eight flagship pro
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New Aptar Mumbai Site to Increase Manufacturing Capabilities
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14: Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, today announced the opening of its new Aptar Mumbai site, which will increase manufacturing capabilities in South East Asia.
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Robertet Group bolsters its market presence in India with the strategic ac
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 13: The Robertet Group, a world leader in natural raw materials, has acquired Sonarome, a prominent Indian flavour company, for an undisclosed sum. Robertet's ongoing growth strategy is aimed at expanding its flavour offerings for food and beverages, and expands i
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WHO, UN, member states highlight urgent need to accelerate progress to ach
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Emphasising primary health care as its cornerstone, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations (UN) and its member states in the South-East Asia region highlighted the urgent need to accelerate progress towards the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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Korean embassy organises 'Rang De Korea' Programme to mark 50th anniversar
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and India, the Embassy of South Korea in Delhi organised the 'Rang De Korea' programme on Sunday that showcased some traditional performances from the East-Asian nation.
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New Aptar Mumbai Site to Increase Manufacturing Capabilities
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 9: Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, today announced the opening of its new Aptar Mumbai site, which will increase manufacturing capabilities in South East Asia.
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World Bank drives COVID-19 recovery in East Asia, Pacific with USD 1.9 bil
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The World Bank committed USD 1.9 billion across 18 COVID-19 health response projects in the EAP region from April 2020 to October 2022.
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WHO South-East Asia region marks '16 Days of Activism against Violence aga
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh highlighted that almost 1 in 3 women worldwide experiences physical and/or sexual violence in her lifetime.
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Impact of elevated US rates: Bond yield increases in emerging East Asia, A
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The report sheds light on the repercussions of elevated US interest rates on government bond yields across the region, emphasizing the potential challenges and opportunities in the emerging markets.
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Vaccine regulators, officials meet to strategize integration of COVID-19 v
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
To integrate pandemic vaccines in national immunisation programme in countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region, vaccine regulators, and officials from WHO today began deliberating strategies to enable member countries to transition from the use of COVID-19 vaccines under Emergency Use Auth
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