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World Diabetes Day: WHO over Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps

By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia This year the theme for World Diabetes Day is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”. It serves as a reminder to all of…

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HIV to Malaria: WHO Unveils Urgent List of 17 Pathogens Demanding Vaccine Development Now

New Delhi, 10 November 2024: The World Health Organization (WHO) has put together an important list of 17 pathogens that need immediate attention for vaccine development. This action reflects the…

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WHO SEA World Polio Day

By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. Today, on World Polio Day, established by Rotary International. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the countries and partners in…

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Meghalaya Reports Suspected New Polio Strain, WHO Launches Investigation

New Delhi, October 25: In a recent statement, Meghalaya’s Health Minister, Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh has shared worrisome news that caught everyone’s attention—there’s a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla showing symptoms that…

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How to Spot the Early Signs of Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer is a type of disease that occurs when cells in the skin show out of control growth. It occurs when cells get damage often due to exposure of…

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WHO SEA World Mental Health Day

‘Mental Health at Work’ By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. World Mental Health Day, marked annually on 10 October. Aims to raise awareness of mental health issues…

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WHO South-East Asia Region sets new target for measles and rubella elimination

New Delhi | 10 October 2024: 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…

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