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India develops indigenous Monkeypox detection RT-PCR kit

India develops indigenous Monkeypox detection RT-PCR kit

Tue, Aug 27, 2024

The WHO has declared a new public health emergency due to the Monkeypox virus strain Clad-1, prompting India to develop a home-grown RT-PCR testing kit. This breakthrough aligns with India's "Make in India" initiative and enhances response capabilities against the disease

WHO calls for strengthening collaboration between health, environment sectors

WHO calls for strengthening collaboration between health, environment sectors

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

It is imperative to advocate for policies that prioritise environmental sustainability and public health, and invest in research and innovation to develop sustainable healthcare practices, Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia said on the World Environment Day.

40% countries now have completely smoke-free indoor public places: WHO report

40% countries now have completely smoke-free indoor public places: WHO report

Tue, Aug 01, 2023

A new World Health Organisation (WHO) report has highlighted that 5.6 billion people, 71 per cent of the world's population, are now protected with at least one best practice policy to help save lives from deadly tobacco, five times more than in 2007.

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CAG GC Murmu re-elected as external auditor at WHO for another 4-year term

CAG GC Murmu re-elected as external auditor at WHO for another 4-year term

Mon, May 29, 2023

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Girish Chandra Murmu, has been re-elected as External Auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027.

WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer global emergency

WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer global emergency

Fri, May 05, 2023

The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide.

World Hand Hygiene Day: WHO reiterates its commitment to ''accelerate action together."

World Hand Hygiene Day: WHO reiterates its commitment to ''accelerate action together."

Fri, May 05, 2023

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on the 5th of May every year, aiming to promote the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection and promoting good health.

WHO issues product alert over contaminated syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues product alert over contaminated syrup by Indian manufacturer

Tue, Apr 25, 2023

The WHO Medical Product Alert refers to a batch of substandard (contaminated) Guaifenesin syrup TG syrup identified in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia (Federated States of) and reported to WHO on April 6, 2023.

Antimicrobial Resistance will reduce global annual GDP by 3.8% by 2050: WHO

Antimicrobial Resistance will reduce global annual GDP by 3.8% by 2050: WHO

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

All Member States are enrolled in the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) AMR and the South-East Asia Region is the only WHO Region in which all countries carry out the annual Tracking AMR Country Self-Assessment Surveys, which this year was expanded to include the environment sector for the first time.

World Sight Day 2022: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know

World Sight Day 2022: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

World Sight Day 2022: According to WHO, at least one billion people worldwide suffer from near or far-sightedness, which is either preventable or unaddressed.

World Mental Health Day 2022: Theme, history, significance and more

World Mental Health Day 2022: Theme, history, significance and more

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

World Mental Health Day 2022: World Mental Health Day aims at increasing awareness about the mental well- being, and is an opportunity for people with mental health conditions to collectively recognise progress in this field and to be vocal about what needs to be done to ensure mental health & well-being becoming a global priority for all.

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Know symptoms, treatment and tips to curb viral disease

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Know symptoms, treatment and tips to curb viral disease

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

The standard protocol for managing such patients would be to plan a good diet, good protein intake, vitamins and minerals along with proper exercise and rest.

Monkeypox: Latest update from Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Monkeypox: Latest update from Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

India had last week reported a second confirmed case of monkeypox from Kerala's Kannur district.

Is NeoCov a new COVID 19 variant? Does it pose threat to humans? What WHO says? Know important details

Is NeoCov a new COVID 19 variant? Does it pose threat to humans? What WHO says? Know important details

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

A team of scientists from Wuhan has warned of a lethal variant called `NeoCov`.

WHO says this on booster doses for COVID-19 Omicron variant

WHO says this on booster doses for COVID-19 Omicron variant

Wed, Dec 15, 2021

Tedros A Ghebreyesus, Director General, World Health Organization (WHO) said, "WHO is concerned that such programmes will repeat the COVID-19 vaccine hoarding we saw this year and exacerbate inequity."

Omicron poses 'very high' global risk but data on severity limited: WHO

Omicron poses 'very high' global risk but data on severity limited: WHO

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a "very high" global risk, with some evidence that it evades vaccine protection but clinical data on its severity remain limited, the World Health Organization says.

Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes severe disease: WHO

Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes severe disease: WHO

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

The World Health Organization has said it is not yet clear whether the newly-detected coronavirus variant Omicron is more transmissible or causes more severe disease compared to other variants.

India achieved 99 pc coverage of DPT3 vaccine in 2021 amid COVID pandemic: WHO

India achieved 99 pc coverage of DPT3 vaccine in 2021 amid COVID pandemic: WHO

Fri, Aug 13, 2021

India prioritised childhood immunisation programme as an essential service and achieved an all-time high coverage with DPT3 vaccine in the first quarter of 2021, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director WHO South-East Asia Region on Friday.

How to wear medical masks amid coronavirus spread and when to do it: Explained

How to wear medical masks amid coronavirus spread and when to do it: Explained

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

According to the World Health Organization, wearing a medical mask is one of the prevention measures to limit the spread of certain respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, in affected areas.

COVID-19 a unique virus with unique characteristics: WHO chief

COVID-19 a unique virus with unique characteristics: WHO chief

Wed, Mar 04, 2020

The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) said COVID-19 is "a unique virus with unique characteristics".

Amazon removing products that claim to cure coronavirus

Amazon removing products that claim to cure coronavirus

Sat, Feb 22, 2020

E-commerce giant Amazon has warned sellers to remove them from amazon's platform as they were selling wrong products claiming to cure the novel coronavirus

Kerala startup launches lactation pod for working mothers at Technopark

Kerala startup launches lactation pod for working mothers at Technopark

Tue, Dec 04, 2018

Kerala-based women-led venture "I love 9 Months", incubated by the Kerala Startup Mission, has set up a Lactation Pod at Technopark here, which will enable working mothers to store breast milk in a safe, comfortable and private area in offices.

Cabinet note sent for complete FDI ban in tobacco: Nirmala Sitharaman

Cabinet note sent for complete FDI ban in tobacco: Nirmala Sitharaman

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

It would mean FDI would be totally banned in the tobacco segment in any form.

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