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Urgent and accelerated efforts needed for universal eye coverage, vision f
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The World Health Organization has called for accelerated action to provide quality, affordable, integrated, and people-centred eye care for everyone, in order to address the increase in vision impairment and blindness in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
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World Cancer Day: WHO calls for intensified action for prevention, early d
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
World Health Organisation has called for intensified action across the South-East Asia Region to strengthen health systems to prevent and detect cancers early, to provide prompt treatment referral, to enhance access to palliative care, and to close the gap in access to quality cancer service
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Universal Health Coverage Day: WHO says whole-of-government, whole-of-soci
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A whole-of-government, whole-of-society action is needed to protect, promote and support health and well-being, recognizing that 'Health for All' will only be achieved if together we are 'All for Health'.
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WHO South-East Asia region launches regional forum for primary healthcare-
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region and partners on Tuesday launched the South-East Asia Regional Forum for Primary Health Care-Oriented Health Systems.
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Antimicrobial Resistance will reduce global annual GDP by 3.8 pc by 2050:
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New global estimates show that in 2019, nearly 5 million human deaths worldwide were associated with bacterial AMR, of which 1.3 million human deaths were directly attributable to bacterial AMR. In a high-impact scenario, AMR will reduce global annual GDP by 3.8 per cent by 2050.
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WHO asks countries to recognize importance of investing in primary healthc
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked countries to recognize the importance of investing in health, particularly in primary healthcare, said WHO South-East Asia Region Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh.
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WHO South-East Asia Region polio-free, accelerated efforts needed in view
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): The World Health Organisation's South-East Asia Region sustained its polio-free status despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic but needs to scale-up measures in view of the persisting and increased risks of polio globally, said the officials
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WHO South-East Asia Region commits to inclusive, equitable and resilient h
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 9 (ANI): The Seventy-fifth Session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia concluded here today with Member countries committing to resilient health systems, accelerating multisectoral actions to address priority health issues.
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WHO South-East Asia region road map to strengthen emergency preparedness,
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 8 (ANI): In order to strengthen preparedness and response capacities for public health emergencies with multi-dimensional impact, a regional roadmap built on the lessons learnt from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is set to be rolled out in the WHO South-East Asia R
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South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts for prevention of non-
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 8 (ANI): In order to achieve global, regional, and national goals for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, the South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region.
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WHO South-East Asia Region commits to universal access to people-centered
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 6 (ANI): To promote mental health in the Region, Member countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region on Tuesday adopted the Paro Declaration committing to Universal Access to People-centered Mental Health Care and Services.
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75th session of Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia begins in Bhuta
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 5 (ANI): The seventy-fifth session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia commenced in Bhutan on Monday with health leaders emphasizing continued efforts and sustainable recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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