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WHO Lists LC16m8 Mpox Vaccine for Emergency Use Amid Rising Cases

New Delhi, 20 November 2024: In a significant move to combat the ongoing threat of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the addition of…

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Single-Dose HPV Vaccine: A Game Changer in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer, New WHO Study Reveals

WHO Study Shows Single-Dose HPV Vaccine Could Prevent Cervical Cancer Just as Effectively

New Delhi: Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has become a vital measure to combat cervical cancer. Which poses a serious health risk around the world. Typically, HPV vaccine necessitate multiple…

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World Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024

By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major threat to global health. Affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious…

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Cervical cancer elimination day of action

By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. November 17 marks the fourth anniversary of launch of the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer. As a public health problem…

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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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