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Famine in Gaza threatens thousands with starvation, WHO warns
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Gaza is facing the most severe stage of famine according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, with thousands at risk of dying from hunger.
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WHO sends Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed on leave, says " no further
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to reports, action was taken after Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission filed cases against her for fraud, forgery, and misuse of power.
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India is in grip of silent epidemic of excess salt consumption, says ICMR-
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends consuming less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. Studies show that the average intake in India remains high, around 9.2 grams per day in urban areas and 5.6 grams in rural areas, both exceeding the recommended limit.
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WHO warns of rising spread of infectious diseases among deported Afghan mi
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The ground assessments carried out at key border points, especially Islam Qala in Herat Province, reveal that upper respiratory infections are the most common diseases spread, followed by diarrhoea and dehydration, particularly among children and the elderly.
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UAE, WHO launch humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among women
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As part of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works has launched a humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among children and women in Socotra Island in Yemen.
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India partners with WHO to mainstream Ayush globally through agreement on
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 24, according to the official statement.
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UN child rights body condemns mass starvation of Gaza children
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Committee urged the international community to exert immediate pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to ensure the sustained and unimpeded delivery of essential food and medical aid.
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"Grateful for India's support to World Health Organisation": WHO Chief Ghe
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva virtually from New Delhi on Tuesday, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed gratitude for India's commitment and support to the WHO
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World Health Organisation adopts first global Pandemic Agreement
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a move aimed at safeguarding global health, Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have unanimously adopted the world's first Pandemic Agreement at the 78th World Health Assembly.
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"Proud moment for nation": JP Nadda after WHO awards India for eliminating
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus awarded India the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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UAE urgently evacuates 188 patients, family members from Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to provide treatment and healthcare to 1,000 wounded Palestinian children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip in UAE hospitals, the UAE - in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) -
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Climate change driving malaria surge in Pakistan, WHO warns
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation and Pakistan's Health Ministry have warned that climate change is fueling a surge in malaria cases across Pakistan, calling for urgent, coordinated action to contain the threat and protect public health.
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