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COVID-19: WHO provides over 340 MT of essential supplies to countries in S
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): To support countries across the South-East Asia region's response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided over 340 metric tonnes (MT) of essential medical supplies and medicines.
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Focus on health in budget testimony to India's commitment to fight COVID-1
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Asserting that focus on health in 2021-22 Budget is a testimony to "India's commitment" to fight COVID-19, World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Director Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Monday lauded New Delhi for pro-actively handling pandem
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WHO welcomes India's emergency use authorisation approval to COVID-19 vacc
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 3 (ANI): World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed India's decision giving emergency use authorisation to COVID-19 vaccines, informed Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia on Sunday.
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India responding with utmost urgency to COVID-19 from start: WHO
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): India is responding with utmost urgency to coronavirus from the very beginning and has been continuously strengthening preparedness and response measures, WHO Regional Director (South-East Asia) Poonam Khetrapal Singh said on Wednesday.
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WHO SEARO calls for preparedness to save lives during public health emerge
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 27 : There is a need for all countries to invest in emergency preparedness to save lives during public health emergencies, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia on Friday.
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Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh nominated for 2nd term as Regional Director WHO
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 5 (ANI): Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Wednesday was nominated for a second five-year term as Regional Director of WHO (World Health Organisation) South-East Asia.
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Bangladesh calls for global pressure on Myanmar to repatriate Rohingyas
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Mar 31 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the international community to continue pressurising Myanmar to take Rohingya refugees back as soon as possible.
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