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"With sustained commitment, collective action, we can ensure that everyone
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries in South East Asia region to strengthen measures to prevent drowning which disproportionately affects children and the vulnerable population, an official release said.
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WHO Chief congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on reappointment as WTO Direct
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term.
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Pakistan: Air quality in Lahore remains hazardous with AQI at 222
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Lahore's air quality continues to remain hazardous, with PM2.5 concentrations recorded at 29.4 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended annual air quality guideline, as reported by News International. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has averaged 222, placing it in the
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WHO South-East Asia Region adopts 'Colombo Call to Action' to address grow
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
To address the growing burden of diabetes, health experts and officials adopted the 'Colombo Call to Action' to strengthen diabetes prevention and control measures in the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region.
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PM Modi and other G20 leaders pose for a family photo at Summit
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with G20 leaders gather for a family photo at the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.
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Global D-30 Summit to tackle addiction held in Kathmandu
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Under the leadership of the Kashiyana Foundation, a summit called 'Global D-30 Summit,' focusing on de-addiction and disability was organised in the Nepali capital Kathmandu on Sunday.
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Abu Dhabi hosts 6th WHO Emergency Medical Teams Global Meeting
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
With over 1,300 participants from 140 countries, Abu Dhabi today kicked off the sixth World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting, marking the largest edition yet and the first to be held in the Middle East. The event will run until 7th November 2024 at the C
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WHO identifies 17 pathogens in urgent need of vaccines
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today in BioMedicine named 17 pathogens that regularly cause diseases in communities as top priorities for new vaccine development.
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The Global TB Report 2024 by WHO acknowledged India's progress in tackling
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global TB Report 2024 on October 29, 2024. The report has acknowledged the tremendous progress India has made in closing the gap of missed TB cases since 2015. In 2023, India was estimated to have had 27 lakh TB cases, of which 25.1 lakh pe
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93 Per cent Indians Support Smoke-Free Public Places- 97 Per cent Favour S
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 29: A recent poll involving over 65,000 participants reveals overwhelming public support for 'complete smoke-free' public places in India.
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World Trauma Day: A Call to Action on Trauma Prevention and Management
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18: Every year, World Trauma Day serves as a crucial global reminder of the significance of preventing and addressing trauma, particularly stemming from road accidents, falls, and other high-impact events. As orthopaedic surgeons, we stand on the frontlines of mana
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Bharat Shines in Global Health Summit: Dr Balvir S Tomar Founder & Cha
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 16: In order of development for India's education and healthcare sectors, founder of NIMS University Rajasthan, Prof. (Dr.) Balveer S. Tomar has been appointed as the International President of the World Health Summit. This appointment is not only for Prof
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