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Overview World Food Day is observed each year on 16th October to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy …

Overview Each year, the WHO Global TB Report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, at …

New Delhi, 12 October 2021 – To build back better from the ongoing pandemic, health and education ministers of countries in WHO South-East Asia Region, and heads of UN agencies today committed …

Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria  The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and …

4 October 2021 (WHO) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on new realities for many of us, such as working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical …

October is observed as a Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about breast cancer and support women to reduce their breast cancer risks, be screened and seek medical attention, if a suspicious …

World Health Organization model list of essential medicines for children: 8th list (‎2021) WHO prioritizes access to diabetes and cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists High prices and low …

Overview World Heart Day is observed each year on September 29. World Heart Day aims to spread awareness about the cardiovascular disease. This year on World Heart Day, we’re asking the …

The World Alzheimer’s Day is an international awareness campaign to raise awareness and highlight issues related to people affected by dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21 September. World …

Press release 1766Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region endorse health promoting schools, safe school operations during pandemic Kathmandu, 13 September 2021 – The Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region resolved to …