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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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Saima Wazed highlights achievements of South East Asia, gives call to end
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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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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WHO launches South-East Asia Regional Strategy for comprehensive cancer pr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region.
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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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