Public Health

Overview World Asthma Day (WAD) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA), a WHO collaborative organization founded in 1993.  WAD is held each May to raise awareness of …

27 April 2022 | Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) Global TB Programme has shared its second report of country success stories in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB services.    This …

By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia The theme of this year’s global event highlights the need to harness innovation to reduce the malaria burden and …

Overview 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 against disease. …

Key public health interventions highlighted during visit WHO Director-General Dr Tedros commended Nepal’s recognition of health as a basic human right in its constitution. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros lauded Nepal’s overall COVID-19 response …

Overview The INSIGHT consortia is one of many consortia that comprise the Fogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training Program. The purpose of the Fogarty programs is to provide …

Overview Each year World Hemophilia Day is observed on April 17 to raise awareness on hemophilia and it’s consequences. The theme of the event this year is ”Access for All: …

Overview World Chagas Disease Day is celebrated on April 14 to raise awareness on this neglected disease. It was first celebrated on April 14, 2020, following the approval and endorsement received by the World …

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) today unveiled the “Multi-sectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2021-2025” approved by the decision of the Council of …

On its founding day, the Organization seeks a re-imagining and re-prioritization of resources to usher in sustainable, well-being societies 6 April 2022 News release Geneva On this World Health Day (April 7, …