Tag: WHO
WHO honors NITI Aayog member, Dr Vinod Paul
He is the first Indian to receive this global honor from World Health Organisation (WHO), which is conferred in recognition to his services in the field of family health..............
WHO lauds the launch of ‘Global Partnership to Stop Leprosy’
The new partnership, launched ahead of the World Leprosy Day 2018, brings together leading agencies and organizations working towards zero leprosy in various parts of the world...............
Are we heading towards a post antibiotic world?
The antimicrobial resistance is fast spreading like a wild fire with no easy solutions except that we recognize it as a serious threat with alarming consequences and work towards ensuring drastic preventive measures............
Gaming disorder to soon find place in WHO’s 11 revision of...
The World Health Organization has taken cognizance of studies suggesting the deteriorating of physical or psychological health due to enormous time spent in playing games rather than any physical activity
Bharat Biotech’s Typbar TCV vaccine prequalified by WHO
The prequalification by the World Health Organisation (WHO) enables the world’s first clinically proven Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine against typhoid fever for procurement and supplies to UNICEF, Pan-American Health Organization & GAVI supported countries.....
India has reduced its new malaria cases by one third: J...
Union health minister, Mr J P Nadda has stated that with nearly three-fourth of the share of the regional burden, India’s successes have significantly contributed to the reduction of the burden of malaria for the entire South-East Asia region...........
War against Rotavirus to get a boost
The union government will be shortly rolling out the Rotavac vaccine against diarrheal diseases in four more states including Uttar Pradesh, thereby increasing the coverage area to a significantly better chunk of population............
Consuming fruits, vegetables & dals cuts risk of death: study
The researchers attribute beneficial effects of consuming fruits and vegetables to presence of antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenoids, and fiber in them..............
Biggest ever event to discuss adolescent health being held in India...
IAAH 11th World Congress on Adolescent Health to be held from 27-29 October in New Delhi under the supportive guidance of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare...........
Single drug as effective as combo for Lymphatic Filariasis
Researchers have been studying the safety and efficacy of the drugs since the launch of the Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in the year 2000...........