Public Health

Budget matters for health: key formulation and classification issues- WHO Authors: Helene Barroy, Elina Dale, Susan Sparkes, Joe Kutzin This policy brief aims to raise awareness on the role of …

Listen First: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Every year 26th June is celebrated as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.  By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse …

International Day of Yoga: Yoga for Peace Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join …

Blood Connects us All – World Blood Donor Day Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid …

India has achieved groundbreaking success in reducing maternal mortality By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia WHO commends India for its groundbreaking progress in recent years …

Nepal in the pathway of reaching the first 90 of the 90-90-90 goal through task shifting. Sanjeev Raj Neupane and Dr Imran Muhammad Many developing countries around the world are …

Road Traffic Accident (RTA) or Massacre? Sanjeev Raj Neupane I was reading an article during lunch break by one of my friend about “Karnali highway and Prosperity Dreams” I was distracted by …

”Tobacco Breaks Hearts” World No Tobacco Day 2018 Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with …