The 2024 Global Heath Expenditure Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that the average per capita government spending on health in all country income groups fell in 2022 from 2021 …
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Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly …
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Strategic Framework for improving newborn and child health in the South-East Asia Region (2024–2030)
Overview The WHO South-East Asia Regional Strategic Framework for improving newborn and child health has been prepared to offer guidance to Member States (Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Democratic People’s Republic of …
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US$ 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments announced for WHO’s ongoing Investment Round
Berlin: In a powerful demonstration of high-level support, the World Health Organization (WHO) today received nearly US$ 700 million in new funding commitments from European countries, foundations and others, and …
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WHO South-East Asia Region sets new target for measles and rubella elimination
The Seventy Seventh Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia wrapped up with Member States adopting resolutions setting new targets for measles and rubella elimination, expanding the corpus of the …
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WHO adds an HPV vaccine for single-dose use
4 October 2024 : WHO announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin® has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule. The decision is made based on …
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WHO launches global strategic plan to fight rising dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases
3 October 2024 Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses. The Plan aims at reducing the …
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WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against MPOX
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list. The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate …
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World Health Statistics 2024: Monitoring health for the SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals
Overview The World health statistics report is the annual compilation of health and health-related indicators, which has been published by the World Health Organization since 2005. The 2024 edition reviews …
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Ms Saima Wazed takes charge as Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia
New Delhi | February 1, 2024: Ms Saima Wazed today assumed charge as Regional Director for World Health Organization South-East Asia Region. Ms Wazed is the first from Bangladesh and …
