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The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place from 19-27 May in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme is “One World for Health.” Member States will review the progress …

Agencies call for sustained investments in immunization efforts amidst looming funding cuts. 24 April 2025 | Geneva/New York – Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, …

Proposal to be submitted to World Health Assembly in May for consideration. After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts …

Overview The National Tuberculosis Control Center endorses the National Guide for using Digital X-rays with AI in Camp Settings. This guide aims to provide step by step process to Health …

World Birth Defects Day The World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) is observed on March 3 each year. WBDD unites stakeholders working in the field of birth defects, also known as …

Rare Disease Over 6,000 rare diseases are characterised by a wide range of conditions and symptoms that can vary not only between diseases but also among individuals with the same …

The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access …

New Delhi | 10 February 2025:  The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Nepalese Rupees 1500 000, …

The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of State, has issued an immediate suspension of all foreign assistance in line with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on January …

World NTDs Day 2025 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, observed annually on January 30, is a pivotal event dedicated to raising awareness and mobilising action against NTDs globally. Established …