'Ram Setu' is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.
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
The South East European Film Festival (SEEfest) in Los Angeles will honour Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Legacy Award on the opening night of its 20th edition.
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.
Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South East Sarah Fathima said that the body of the officer was handed over to his son for the final rituals.
Delhi Police arrested a man involved in a series of thefts from hospitals in NCR, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Pune, leading to the recovery of multiple stolen items and solving several cases registered against him across states. The accused, identified as 31-year-old Vikas, was apprehended by the An
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