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SingHealth's Healthier EAST @ SG joins WHO's Global Network of Age-Friendl
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Singapore, September 19: SingHealth marked a milestone achievement as Healthier EAST @ SG, its comprehensive multi-agency initiative in Singapore's Eastern region, gained membership to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). This
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Pakistan: Punjab launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 8 million girls
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The campaign will run from September 15 to 27. According to Dawn, the vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 14 years and is seen as a critical tool against cervical cancer, which is the third most common cancer in women in Pakistan.
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Afghanistan faces severe health crisis, 22 million need aid: WHO
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis, with more than 22 million of the country's 46 million people in urgent need of assistance. The country's health system, already fragile, is now on the verge of collapse.
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India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a significant step towards global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India's pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence
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India's Ayush innovations featured in WHO's landmark brief on AI in tradit
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India's pioneering efforts in AI with traditional medicine system
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Meet Dr PK Pandey, The Indian Visionary Behind Avicenna University's Globa
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4: In a world where cross-border education often blurs lines of ownership, identity, and authenticity, Dr. P.K. Pandey stands out as a name of clarity and commitment. An Indian national and educationist, Dr. Pandey is the proud founder and legal owner of Avicenna Univ
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"This Success belongs to our health workers": PM Modi celebrates India's T
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 123rd edition of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, celebrated a significant public health milestone, announcing that the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared India "Trachoma-free."
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Uniting for Impact: "United Against Dengue" Collaboration Launches to Elev
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 12: With dengue cases continuing to rise across Asia due to factors such as changing climate conditions, increased urbanization, and population growth, a new regional collaboration has been launched to contribute to ongoing efforts in addressing this growing pub
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"World's worst hunger crises": WHO warns as 2.1 million in Gaza face starv
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Gaza is on the verge of famine, as the ongoing blockade continues to affect the flow of humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and essential supplies. With the entire population of 2.1 million facing hunger, and nearly half a million already in catastrophic conditions, the crisis has
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Plumbex India 2025 Inaugurated in New Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 24: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently highlighted a milestone achievement: in 2019, there were 300,000 fewer diarrheal deaths globally compared to 2014, thanks to improved sanitation. Yet, over 1.8 billion people worldwide still lack access to safe drinkin
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WHO warns of critical health risks in quake-hit Myanmar
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes that struck central Myanmar on March 28, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a series of rapidly rising health threats for tens of thousands of displaced people in earthquake-affected areas: tuberculosis (TB), HIV, vecto
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How Jayesh Saini Is Addressing Key Gaps In Kenyan Healthcare
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10: Kenya's healthcare system has long faced challenges such as limited access to quality medical services, understaffed hospitals, high treatment costs, and an overreliance on imported pharmaceuticals. According to a 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) report, Keny
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