Immunization averts an estimated 2-3 million deaths every year, providing protection from diphtheria, measles, pertussis (whooping cough), pneumonia, polio, rotavirus diarrhoea, rubella and tetanus. Yet, an estimated 22 million infants …
World Malaria Day, 25 April 2013 Over the last decade, the world has made major progress in the fight against malaria. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen by more …
1. before touching a patient, sick family member2. before using clean, aseptic procedures3. after exposure to body fluids such as blood, urine, diarrhoea4. after touching a patient, sick family member5. …
World Diabetes Day raises global awareness of diabetes – its escalating rates around the world and how to prevent the illness in most cases. WHO estimates that more than 346 …
With an aim to reduce illness and deaths caused by measles and rubella, the Ministry of Health and Population is conducting measles-rubella vaccination campaign from September 17 in all the …
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Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) Colleges in Nepal
Overview Bachelor of public health (BPH) is a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree that prepares students to pursue career in the field of health. BPH is a practical education which facilitates to …
28 September 2012 Rabies is a zoonotic disease (a disease that is transmitted to humans from animals) that is caused by a virus. The disease infects domestic and wild animals, …
Day 1: fertilization: all human chromosomes are present; unique human life begins. Day 6: embryo begins implantation in the uterus. Day 22: heart begins to beat with the child’s own …
It’s Time To Act After 10 Years Global Strategy And 20 Years WBW! World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries …
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'Strategic use' of HIV medicines could help end transmission of virus
More strategic use of antiretroviral HIV medications can significantly reduce the transmission of the virus according to WHO proposals that will be presented at the XIX International AIDS Conference in …
