WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is the United Nation’s public health arm whose main focus is to in its own words ‘ directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends’.

Coronavirus update: Cases surge in South Korea, WHO fears spread to African countries

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 23, 2020 at 12:50pm

The number of new coronavirus cases nearly tripled in less than 24 hours in South Korea. WHO fears that the virus may spread to the African continent, especially to countries with less developed health-care systems.
WHO updates list of essential medicines: Lung cancer treatment may get cheaper

Posted By Juhi Kumari, July 10, 2019 at 03:03pm

With WHO s new list of essential medicines, lung cancer patients can now look forward to cost-effective treatment options. Read on to know about the various options currently available in India.
Health spending rise is pushing 100 mn people into extreme poverty every year: WHO

Posted By Agencies, February 21, 2019 at 02:41pm

According to a latest report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the increase in health spending is pushing 100 million people into extreme poverty on yearly basis.
WHO report says India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally

Posted By Agencies, January 25, 2019 at 05:49pm

A recent report by WHO suggests that even though the number of leprosy cases have gradually declined worldwide, around two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half.
WHO Report: Measles cases spike globally as gaps persist in vaccination coverage

Posted By Agencies, December 01, 2018 at 10:30am

New WHO report reveals that the Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean region, and Europe experienced the greatest upsurges in measles cases in the year 2017 claiming around 1,10,000 lives across the globe.
India, 15 other African countries account for 80% of world's cases, says WHO

Posted By Editorial Team, November 22, 2018 at 03:35pm

On the brighter side according to the World Health Organization s (WHO) 2018 World malaria report, India was the only country to report a considerable decrease in its malaria cases in 2017 in comparison with 2016.
After contaminate Polio II virus was found in stools of children, WHO and UNICEF issue statement

Posted By Editorial Team, October 11, 2018 at 05:37pm

Recently, Type 2 polio vaccine virus was found in some sewage and stool samples. The detection of Type 2 vaccine virus demonstrates a robust polio surveillance system jointly managed by the Health Ministry, WHO and partners.
World Obesity Day: Here are some WHO-recommended guidelines to beat obesity

Posted By Editorial Team, October 11, 2018 at 11:52am

Overweight and obesity cause more deaths worldwide than underweight. Globally there are more people who are obese than underweight.
Are we nearing the end of the TB epidemic?

Posted By Editorial Team, September 24, 2018 at 02:14pm

WHO has called for an unprecedented mobilization of national and international commitments, and urged political leaders to take decisive action.
WHO congratulates India for significantly reducing child deaths

Posted By Editorial Team, September 20, 2018 at 09:35am

India s gender gap in child survival is now almost four times less than what it was five years ago, reflecting substantial advances in gender equity that the country can continue to build on, precisely as it has built on its successes in a range of other areas.
Strengthen emergency medical teams for better response to disasters: WHO

Posted By Editorial Team, September 09, 2018 at 05:00pm

WHO is helping mentor emergency medical teams or EMTs to improve their capacities in line with international standards.
Countries in WHO South-East Asia to intensify efforts to control dengue, eliminate malaria

Posted By Editorial Team, September 09, 2018 at 09:18am

The Regional Committee session adopted the Delhi Declaration with Member countries committing to make essential medical products accessible and affordable to all, both within the region and beyond.
WHO recommends stronger emergency medical teams for better disaster response

Posted By Editorial Team, September 07, 2018 at 09:41pm

The World Health Organization has recommended the South-East Asian countries to strengthen their emergency medical teams to be better prepared to respond to public health emergencies.
All you need to know about Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh who is nominated for 2nd term as Regional Director WHO South-East Asia

Posted By ANI, September 06, 2018 at 07:36am

Singh's candidature was unopposed, as the 11 Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region met at the ongoing Regional Committee session to elect the next Regional Director.
Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region resolve to make essential medical products accessible, affordable to all

Posted By Editorial Team, September 05, 2018 at 02:47pm

The Regional Committee is held annually and is hosted by one of the 11 Member countries or the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office.
Hepatitis: Are you infected?

Posted By Editorial Team, August 22, 2018 at 02:39pm

Mandatory screening of blood donors for HBV and HCV and introduction of disposable needles and syringes are very useful measures to ensure tighter control on the spread of these viruses, as is the emphasis on HBV vaccinations in childhood and pregnancy.
Hypertension: WHO-recommended ways to reduce salt intake at home

Posted By Upneet Pansare, August 14, 2018 at 03:31pm

Indians are consuming very high levels of salt, says a study by the Public Health Foundation of India. It's time we implement these WHO guidelines if we want to prevent diseases like hypertension.
Japanese Encephalitis: Claims 66 lives in Assam this year, know what it is

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 11, 2018 at 04:29pm

Japanese Encephalitis, an infection of the brain has killed 66 people in the state of Assam in this year.
WHO: Yemen at risk of new deadly cholera epidemic

Posted By Editorial Team, August 05, 2018 at 10:00am

The World Health Organization warns Yemen may be on the verge of another cholera epidemic.
World Breastfeeding Week 2018: 3 reasons breastfeeding is delayed during the first hour after birth

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 01, 2018 at 02:26pm

Despite there being enough data to suggest that breastfeeding during the first hour after birth helps to curb the mortality rates we are still failing to meet the requirements to initiate breastfeeding