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Over 286,000 afflicted with respiratory illness in Afghanistan since Janua
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The World Health Organization has announced that more than 286,000 people have been afflicted with respiratory illness in Afghanistan since the beginning of January 2024. Among those, 668 people have lost their lives.
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Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Short and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospitalisation for serious heart and lung problems, according to two major US studies published in The British Medical Journal.
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Mansukh Mandaviya addresses WHO's Global Initiative on Digital Health laun
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday virtually addressed the public launch event of the World Health Organization's Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH).
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Jaishankar calls on WHO chief 'Tulsi Bhai', discusses traditional medicine
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Glad to met DG World Health Organization @DrTedros. Discussed traditional medicine and pandemic preparedness. Thank you Tulsi bhai!," the EAM posted on X.
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Steelbird Helmets Emerges as the World's Largest Helmet Producer, with 80
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10: Steelbird Hi-Tech, a leader in helmet manufacturing, proudly announces its status as the world's largest helmet producer, achieving an outstanding sales milestone of 77,99,273 helmets globally. The company's commitment to innovation, safety, and quality has pr
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Saima Wazed takes charge as WHO South-East Asia Regional Director
Updated : 2 years, 5 months 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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Budget 2024: WHO praises extension of healthcare coverage to ASHA, Anganwa
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The World Health Organization lauded the Budget 2024 announcement extending healthcare coverage to ASHA, Anganwadi workers, and helpers under Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
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Maldives, Sri Lanka achieve control against Hepatitis B: WHO
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Maldives and Sri Lanka have achieved control against Hepatitis B disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday.
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WHO's ICD-11 incorporates Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani data, boosting tradi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
With the inclusion of data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases 11 classification, traditional medicine has received a new boost.
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Yearender 2023: China battles winter respiratory infection surge amid COVI
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared in November that the increase in hospitalizations in China is linked to regular winter diseases rather than new pathogens.
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Telangana reports 10 fresh COVID-19 cases
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Telangana on Monday reported 10 COVID-19 cases when 989 samples were tested in the state, said a COVID status bulletin released by the state government.
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WHO asks countries to scale up surveillance, protective measures amid surg
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organization has urged the countries in the Southeast Asia Region to strengthen surveillance and asked people to take protective measures in view of rising cases of respiratory diseases including influenza and Covid sub-variant JN.1.
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