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 …
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World Malaria Day: “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives”
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 …
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World Immunization Week 2022: Long Life for All
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. …
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WHO Director-General and Regional Director conclude Nepal visit
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 …
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Fogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training Program
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: …
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World Chagas Disease Day 2022-Finding and reporting every case to defeat chagas disease
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 …
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Multi-sectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of NCDs 2021-2025
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 …
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WHO urges accelerated action to protect human health and combat the climate crisis at a time of heightened conflict and fragility
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, …
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Rapid communication: TB antigen-based skin tests for the diagnosis of TB infection
WHO announces updates on new TB antigen-based skin tests for the diagnosis of TB infection 04 April 2022 | Geneva: Tuberculosis antigen-based skin tests (TBST), a new class of tests to diagnose …
