World Health Statistics report The World Health Statistics 2023 report is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual compilation of the latest available data on health and health-related indicators. Published since …
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Government Policies and Programmes for the Fiscal Year 2080/081(2023-24)
The Government of Nepal has presented the policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2080/081 (2023-24) at the joint meeting of the House of Representatives and National Assembly. Here …
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World Hypertension Day 2023: Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
Overview The World Hypertension day is celebrated on May 17 every year. It is observed annually to raise awareness about hypertension. It was initiated by the World Hypertension League (WHL). World Hypertension Day 2023 This …
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WHO calls for accelerated action to reduce anaemia
WHO (12 May 2023) Overview WHO launches its first-ever comprehensive framework on reducing anaemia, calling on countries to accelerate action to halve anaemia prevalence in women of reproductive age by …
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MPOX is No longer a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Mpox (monkeypox), an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus is no longer a public health emergency of International Concern. It was declared public health …
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World Bank Approves $100 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s Healthcare System
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $100 million in financing for the Nepal Quality Health Systems Program operation. The Program will improve the quality of healthcare services …
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WHO launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparedness
WHO 26 April 2023 News release To help countries better prepare for future pandemics, WHO launched a new initiative today that provides guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory …
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World Immunization Week 2023: The Big Catch-Up
World Immunization Week The World Immunization Week observed each year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages …
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National Strategy for Viral Hepatitis B and C (NSVH), 2023-2030
The National Strategy for Viral Hepatitis B and C 2023-2030 (NSVH) focuses on strengthening existing preventive services for viral hepatitis B and C and further expand the coverage of diagnostics …
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WHO releases first-ever Standard on universal access to rapid TB diagnostics
19 April 2023 WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released for the first-time – the WHO standard: Universal access to rapid tuberculosis diagnostics, setting benchmarks to: achieve universal access to …