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Malaria ends with us, WHO regional head Saima Wazed urges for political commitment to fight disease
New Delhi, April 24: On World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, emphasised the need for continued investment and political commitment in the fight against malaria.
South-East Asia recorded 53pc reduction in maternal mortality ratio since 2010: WHO
New Delhi, April 7: The South-East Asia region recorded a 53 per cent reduction in maternal mortality ratio (MMR) since 2010, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Health Day on Monday.
Surveillance, vigilance necessary to ensure SE Asia remains polio-free: WHO
New Delhi, March 27: Surveillance and vigilance are necessary to ensure South-East Asia region remains polio-free, said the World Health Organization on the 11th anniversary of being certified polio-free on Thursday.
Saima Wazed highlights achievements of South East Asia, gives call to end TB on the occasion of World TB Day 2025
New Delhi, March 24: Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia, Saima Wazed expressed confidence towards the commitment to end tuberculosis (TB) on World TB Day 2025.
Saima Wazed brings attention to oral health on World Oral Health Day to be celebrated on March 20
New Delhi, March 19: On the occasion of World Oral Health Day, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed brought attention towards the need for prioritising oral health to tackle diseases and bring about positive health outcomes in South-East Asia.
WHO emphasises on rights, equality and empowerment on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the World Health Organisation on Saturday called for actions to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all women and girls.
Birth defects kill about 300 children under 5 daily in South-East Asia: WHO
New Delhi, March 1: Birth defects claim the lives of about 300 children under five years of age, every day in the South-East Asia region, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Birth Defects Day.
WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund
New Delhi, February 10: The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Monday thanked Nepal's Ministry of Health and Populationfor contributing Nepalese Rupees (NRs) 1,500,000, approximately USD 11,000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies, an official statement said.
WHO launches South-East Asia Regional Strategy for comprehensive cancer prevention 2024-2030
New Delhi, January 3: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region.