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"Antimicrobial resistance remains a major threat to global health," says W
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
AMR remains a major threat to global health, affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide
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WHO South East Asia Region sets new target to eliminate measles, rubella
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The 77th Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia wrapped up with Member States adopting resolutions setting new targets for measles and rubella elimination, expanding the corpus of the regional health emergency fund and committing to adolescent responsive health systems.
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Countries in WHO South-East Asia region commit to adolescent-responsive he
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Member States of WHO South-East Asia region on Tuesday adopted a Ministerial Declaration on Adolescent-Responsive Health Systems committing to policies, resources and services tailored to the unique needs of this age group for a healthier and more equitable future for all.
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JP Nadda elected as the Chairperson of the 77th Session of WHO South East
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation kicked off its 77th session of the Regional Committee for Southeast Asia in New Delhi from October 7 to 9. India's Minister of Health, JP Nadda, has been elected as the Chairperson of the 77th Session
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WHO's South East Asia Region meeting to be held in Delhi next week
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The health ministers and officials from Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region are meeting in Delhi next week to deliberate upon key priorities and actions to accelerate public health in the region which is the home to a quarter of the world's population that is facing a burden of p
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Accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths: WHO calls on South-East
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organization on Monday called on South-East Asia countries to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29.
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Incorporating climate change effects to enhance mental health services: WH
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the increasing impact of climate change on mental health in Southeast Asia, urging improvements in mental health systems. Saima Wazed, WHO South-East Asia Regional Director, highlighted the need to integrate climate change into mental health p
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WHO calls on member countries to eliminate illicit trade in Tobacco, contr
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation has called on the member nations in the Southeast Asia region to recognise that alcohol and tobacco in any form, whether legal or illicit, are harmful to one's health, and thus decisive actions must be taken to stop the illicit trade in tobacco products and to t
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Deinstitutionalise mental health care, strengthen community-based services
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Regional Director released a report on 'Deinstitutionalisation of people with mental health conditions in WHO South-East Asia Region', which while acknowledging the complexities and unique contexts of each country, offers recommendations that can be adapted to local realities.
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WHO calls to enhance field epidemiology workforce in South-East Asia Regio
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"One of the lessons from COVID-19 pandemic is that field epidemiology workforce is a critical component of national health security systems. Continued efforts are needed to invest in field epidemiology capacity strengthening," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, in her
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Saima Wazed takes charge as WHO South-East Asia Regional Director
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Saima Wazed assumed charge as the Regional Director for the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Thursday.
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WHO South-East Asia region marks '16 Days of Activism against Violence aga
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh highlighted that almost 1 in 3 women worldwide experiences physical and/or sexual violence in her lifetime.
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