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Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison for corrupt
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dhaka's Special Judge - 5 Mohammd Abdullah Al Mamun announced the verdict of Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in prison, 7 years each, in three plot fraud cases.
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WHO sends Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed on leave, says " no further
Updated : 8 months ago IST
According to reports, action was taken after Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission filed cases against her for fraud, forgery, and misuse of power.
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WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed conferred Mental Health Award 2025
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed, on Tuesday was felicitated with the Mental Health Award 2025 at the 24th Annual International Mental Health Conference in Thailand.
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"Yoga for One Earth, One Health," reminds us of connect between ours and p
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia spoke about this year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," reminds us of the deep connection between our well-being and the health of our planet, in her remarks.
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WHO urges members to curb tobacco consumption under "Unmasking the Appeal"
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death worldwide and is a leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illness.
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Maldives, Thailand sign MoU on health; WHO lauds collaboration
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Maldives and Thailand signed a new health cooperation MoU on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, focusing on primary health care, regulatory capacity, health workforce training, and sustainable health financing. WHO praised the move as a model of solidarity and innovati
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Saima Wazed gives call to make walking, cycling safe for all on 8th UN Glo
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia gaver a call to make walking and cycling safe for everyone. She made the remarks on the occasion of the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week.
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WHO reinforces commitment to protect children from vaccine-preventable dis
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Children protected against infectious diseases have better educational attainment and contribute more to national development and prosperity.
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"Need unwavering commitment to reach all children with essential vaccines"
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On the occasion of the World Immunisation Week, WHO Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, shared insights on the goal of World Immunisation Week and elaborated on the 2025 theme-- "Immunisation for all is humanly possible."
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"Malaria ends with us," WHO regional head Saima Wazed urges for political
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, emphasised the need for continued investment and political commitment in the fight against malaria.
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WHO launches regional roadmap for triple elimination of mother-to-child-tr
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Speaking at the launch of the regional roadmap for the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of these infections for the 2024-2030 period, Wazed stressed the importance of continued efforts in addressing these preventable diseases.
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"Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures": WHO dedicates World Health Day 2025
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
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
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