Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim emphasised BRICS as a unifying force for the Global South and pledged to advance a green agenda within ASEAN, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and stronger regional cooperation as Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025.
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
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.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 2: As Southeast Asia's pharmaceutical industry rapidly evolves--driven by regulatory harmonization, innovation, and growing healthcare demand--CPHI South East Asia 2025 provides a vital platform to connect with regional stakeholders, showcase breakthroughs, and u
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."
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.
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
The maximum increase in tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump is targeted at emerging economies, particularly those in Asia, according to a report by Systematix Research.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 24: Animotion Media, a premier production and distribution company renowned for its children's animated content, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Reliance Animation Studios Private Limited. This collaboration aims to introduce the beloved animated fr
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