Overview Nepal’s NAP on AMR 2021-2026 focuses mainly on AMR management in bacteria because of the urgency and widespread impact of antibacterial resistance (ABR). The NAP-AMR is a national strategy …
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Nepal restricts trans-fatty acids in food
Kathmandu / New Delhi | February 14, 2024: The World Health Organization congratulates Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a …
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Ms Saima Wazed takes charge as Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia
New Delhi | February 1, 2024: Ms Saima Wazed today assumed charge as Regional Director for World Health Organization South-East Asia Region. Ms Wazed is the first from Bangladesh and …
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Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the WHO Western Pacific
The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board today confirmed the appointment of Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala of Tonga as WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. Following his confirmation, Dr Piukala …
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Dr Hanan Balkhy appointed WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean
January 23, 2024 The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 154th session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Hanan Balkhy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as WHO Regional Director for the …
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Ms Saima Wazed appointed WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia
January 23, 2024: Ms Saima Wazed was confirmed today as the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the South-East Asia by the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland. Related …
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Maldives, Sri Lanka achieve Hepatitis B control
17 January 2024 WHO News release Maldives and Sri Lanka have achieved hepatitis B control, the World Health Organization announced today after an expert panel verified that the two countries have …
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WHO Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria
12 January 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the …
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Top 40 Global Health Achievements of 2023
Here are the top 40 global health highlights from 2023, compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read full story: World Health Organization
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WHO officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease
In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in …
