Environmental Health & Climate Change

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY To contribute to WHO’s custodial role in air pollution-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)’s indicators, i.e. 3.9.1 mortality from air pollution and – SDG 11.6.2 air quality …

The Department of Health Services (DoHS), Ministry of Health and Population has released a new guideline on Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medicine, Chemicals and Medicine related Commodities 2078. …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members one of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Economics for Environment, Climate Change and Health. This “Call for …

6 November 2022 News release Geneva, Switzerland and Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt (WHO) On the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27, WHO issues a grim reminder that the climate …

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Gandaki Province has endorsed a new standards on Health Care Waste Management, Drinking Water and WASH and Hygiene to provide a technical guideline …

The UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday (July 28, 2022), declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right. With 161 votes in …

The Climate Action Champions Network aims to harness the potential of the youth in the region by bringing together 100 individuals from the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and …

On its founding day, the Organization seeks a re-imagining and re-prioritization of resources to usher in sustainable, well-being societies 6 April 2022 News release Geneva On this World Health Day (April 7, …

Overview World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks …

The Management Division, DoHS, MoHP has published a new standards on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for Health Institutions. This standard aims to provide a technical guidance to the health …