Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from WHO has found, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Since WHO first called …
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WHO urges action to protect children from contaminated medicines
WHO is releasing an urgent call to action to countries to prevent, detect and respond to incidents of substandard and falsified medical products. Over the past four months, countries …
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Notice for Upgrade of Health Workers (Form and Required Documents)
The Department Health Services (DoHS) invites application for the update of health workers under Nepal Health Service Regulation 2055. Required documents StarbriddI FORM List of application form & formats for …
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WHO announces landmark changes in treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis
15 December 2022 | Geneva WHO has just released updated consolidated guidelines on the treatment of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) featuring major improvements in treatment options for people with multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant …
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Accelerated action needed to ensure safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all
WHO 14 December 2022 News release Urgent action is needed globally and locally to achieve safe and sustainably managed water, sanitation and hygiene for all in order to prevent devastating …
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International Universal Health Coverage Day: Achieve Health for All through All for Health
International Universal Health Coverage Day: Achieve Health for All through All for Health By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia On International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, …
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Global antimicrobial resistance and use surveillance system (GLASS) report: 2022
Overview The WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) was launched in 2015 to foster AMR surveillance and inform strategies to contain AMR. The system started with surveillance …
Overview Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards global targets …
2 December 2022 News release Geneva Overview An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of global population worldwide – experience a significant disability today. Persons with disabilities have the …
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Republic of Korea achieves the highest WHO level for regulation of medicines and vaccines
29 November 2022 Geneva/Manila/Seoul The World Health Organization (WHO) announces that the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Republic of Korea, has achieved maturity level four (ML4), the highest level …
