Tag: WHO
Leaving no one behind: A call for action to ensure migrant’s...
Migration is a social determinant of health that can impact the well-being of an individual, as well as the community at large, writes Dr Anjali Borhade on the eve of International Migrant Day that falls on 18th December...………..
4th Partners’ Forum emphasizes on multi-sectoral partnerships for child health
The event aimed at generating greater political momentum to end preventable child deaths, promote multi-sectoral partnerships to improve child health and create a platform for knowledge exchange between different actors and countries...…………..
Maharashtra to vaccinate 3.37 crore kids against measles, rubella
The state government's campaign that begins on 27th November, is part of a pledge by India and 10 other South East Asia region-member countries of the World Health Organization, to eliminate measles and control rubella/congenital rubella syndrome by 2020...……...
Pollution one of the exploding reason for increasing stroke risk...
As per the World Health Organization report, about 34 percent stroke deaths occur due to pollution...………….
WHO approves Shantha Biotechnics’ inactivated polio vaccine
The company is first to partner with the Indian government for inactivated polio vaccine since India was declared polio-free. It has provided 28+ million doses of ShanIPV to the Indian government since 2015.................
Combating the smoking menace with nicotine replacement therapy
Nicotine replacement therapy acts as a staunch support system to a person’s willingness to quit smoking, writes Professor Jagannath, former State Consultant for Karnataka and an expert on National Tobacco Control Program...………...
Experts emphasise on the need for skill development in the healthcare...
The 11th Medical Technology Conference organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) witnessed intense deliberations among the various stakeholders from the healthcare sector in general and medical technology industry in general...………..
WHO congratulates India for significantly reducing child deaths
India’s remarkable achievement was made possible via a series of initiatives that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken in recent years, including to vaccinate each and every child with life-saving vaccines under Mission Indradhanush……………...
Artists, biomedical researchers come together for ‘Healthy Mind Street Art’ in...
In a unique first-of-its kind event, the George Institute for Global Health, India and the Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance joined hands to organise the Healthy Mind Street Art event at Select City Walk mall in Saket, Delhi...…....
South-East Asia countries to intensify efforts to control dengue, eliminate malaria
Reviewing the progress, challenges, capacities and opportunities for strengthening health workforce, the 11 countries agreed to continue to focus on frontline workers, improve rural retention and transformative education, and increase coordination between health and other ministries...…………..