Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia, Saima Wazed expressed confidence towards the commitment to end tuberculosis (TB) on World TB Day 2025.
The workshop will bring together delegates from 22 countries across Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia to explore innovative approaches for addressing land governance challenges globally. This six-day international workshop will showcase India's pioneering SVAMITVA Scheme, which has s
On the occasion of World Oral Health Day, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed brought attention towards the need for prioritising oral health to tackle diseases and bring about positive health outcomes in South-East Asia.
Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, said in a statement, "this year's theme 'For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment', calls for actions to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all women and girls, for a future where no one is left behind. Empow
On the occasion of World Hearing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia region is emphasizing the importance of hearing health and promoting five key strategies to prevent hearing loss and promote ear care.
Raising early awareness about World Birth Defects Day, marked annually on 03 March, WHO, South-East Asia, released a press statement saying, "We aim to raise awareness about prevention programs and improving the quality of services and care received by people with congenital anomalies, diso
The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative was started by India itself on November 2019, at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a voluntary arrangement between countries which promotes cooperation and rules-based order.
"WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to SEARHEF. Nepal has championed the regional health emergency fund at various forums. The country has been demonstrating great leadership in building capabilities and responding to emergencies, with many lessons for the Region and the world to emula
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim have urged the Thai government to reevaluate its decision to deport 48 Uyghur refugees who are currently in Thai detention. The politicians voiced their grave worry over the imp
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region.
WHO has partnered with Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University to combat the rising burden of injuries and falls in the South-East Asia Region. This collaboration aims to strengthen injury prevention, care, and research efforts across the region.
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