In her message on World Health Day, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, highlighted WHO's history and noted that the establishment of a specialized international health organization was first proposed in April 1945, when diplomats met in San Francisco to form the United N
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy said he visited West Texas after a child, undergoing treatment for measles, died at a hospital. It marked the second death of a minor in Texas related to the ongoing outbreak, CNN reported.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the central government for its handling of India's healthcare sector on the occasion of World Health Day and claimed that the ruling party had "sent the country's health system to the ICU," with alarming statistics highlighting the
"On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare and invest in different aspects of people's well-being. Good health is the foundation of every thriving society!" PM Modi posted on X.
Notably, 26% were found to be hypertensive and 23% diabetic when screened without any visible signs, underlining that a symptom-led healthcare model is no longer viable.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the World Health Day Rally organized by the Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura at the Ujjayanta Palace's front gate in Agartala on Monday.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2025, reaffirming its commitment to improving maternal and newborn health as part of its national healthcare strategy.
He also acknowledged the recent achievements of Indian cyclists at the February 2025 National Cup, where new national records were set in the team sprint and individual flying events.
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, underscores the importance of global health and calls for collective action to address pressing health challenges. Started by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950, it unites governments, institutions, and communities in addressing critic
Through its focused efforts to improve maternal health, the Gujarat government has achieved a remarkable 50 percent reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Gujarat's MMR, which stood at 112 during 2011-13, has dropped to 57, according to data released in 2020.
Extending greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami and the BJP's foundation day, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday prayed for the state's continued development and the good health of its people.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, was formerly a leading cause of death in children in the United States and around the world before vaccines were introduced in the 1940s.