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Saima Wazed brings attention to oral health on World Oral Health Day to be
Updated : 12 months ago IST
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.
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WHO emphasises on rights, equality and empowerment on International Women'
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
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World Hearing Day: WHO South-East Asia promotes hearing health with 5 key
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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.
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WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health E
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"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
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IFC Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic D
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10: IFC has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria's first deep- sea port-based, private special economic zone, the Lagos Free Zone. This investment is designed to address
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Bangladesh interim govt seeks removal of Sheikh Hasina's daughter from WHO
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Bangladesh's interim government is working to remove Saima Wazed, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from her position as WHO Regional Director amid corruption investigations.
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WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed meets JP Nadda, talks fo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed recently engaged in discussions with JP Nadda, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, focusing on health priorities in the WHO South-East Asia region.
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"With sustained commitment, collective action, we can ensure that everyone
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries in South East Asia region to strengthen measures to prevent drowning which disproportionately affects children and the vulnerable population, an official release said.
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WHO urges countries in South East Asia to strengthen measures to prevent d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to WHO's first Global status report on drowning prevention, the South-East Asia region reported 83 000 drowning fatalities in 2021, which accounts to 28 per cent of the global drowning burden and contributing substantially to the nearly 30 lives lost to drowning every hour, across
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WHO calls for global commitment to fight HIV on World AIDS day, urges righ
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On the occasion of "World AIDS Day" on Sunday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia, along with WHO, urged for the global commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the theme of "Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!" highlighting the need f
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"Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps": WHO Southeast Asia Director calls for
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Thursday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia, highlighted the urgent need to address the growing burden of diabetes in the region.
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WHO congratulates South East Asia for its polio eradication achievements o
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Saima Wazed, World Health Organisation's (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia, on Thursday congratulated the region for achieving and maintaining a decade of polio-free status on World Polio Day celebrated today.
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