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New strategy may enable accurate cancer monitoring from blood tests alone
New York, April 12: US researchers have found a new method that may help in monitoring cancer from blood tests more easily and accurately.
WHO launches regional roadmap for triple elimination of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B
New Delhi, April 10: Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia, on Thursday highlighted the significant progress made in the Asia-Pacific region in protecting children and families from HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B.
WHO races to contain dengue threat in quake-hit Myanmar
Mandalay, April 10: In the wake of Myanmar's devastating earthquake, thousands of displaced families now face an escalating health crisis, as the threat of dengue outbreaks rises sharply across makeshift camps, an official press release by the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated.
WPI inflation likely eased to 2.1% in March on lower food, fuel prices: Union Bank Report
New Delhi, April 9: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to ease to 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March 2025, down from 2.4 per cent in February, mainly due to a seasonal decline in food prices, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
Swiss firm ranks Kathmandu most polluted city in the world
Kathmandu, April 8: A Swiss firm, IQAir, has ranked Kathmandu as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday.
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.
Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures: WHO dedicates World Health Day 2025 to maternal, newborn health
New Delhi, April 7: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dedicated World Health Day 2025 to maternal and newborn health.
Every 2 min a woman died from pregnancy and childbirth in 2023 globally: UN
New Delhi, April 7: A woman died almost every two minutes, or more than 700 women died daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2023, according to data from the UN and World Health Organization on World Health Day on Monday.
World Health Day 2025: India marks progress in maternal and child health with key initiatives
New Delhi, April 6: On the World Health Day 2025, with WHO's theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," India continues to strengthen its healthcare systems through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission, marking significant progress in improving maternal and child health, expanding digital healthcare access, and enhancing public health infrastructure.
Whooping cough vaccines get a booster by targeting 2 powerful antibodies
New Delhi, April 6: New research from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin in the US could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines, to push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the infection.
New research could help improve future whooping cough vaccines
Texas, April 5: Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, was formerly a leading cause of death in children in the United States and around the world before vaccines were introduced in the 1940s.
Cholera should not be killing anyone in 21st century: WHO
Geneva, April 5: Philippe Barboza, cholera team lead at the World Health Organisation (WHO), said that this year already, 1,00,000 cholera cases and 1,300 deaths had been reported.
WHO ups aid supply in quake-hit Myanmar
Naypyitaw, April 4: Intensifying support to earthquake-hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices, and tents so far and is assisting in the coordination and deployment of emergency medical teams on the ground to meet the growing and evolving health needs of the nearly 12.9 million people in need of humanitarian health assistance, an official statement said.
WHO faces $2.5 billion funding gap after US' withdrawal
Geneva, April 3: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a budget gap of $1.9 billion for 2026 and 2027, along with a 600-million-dollar deficit through 2025, according to media reports.
Uganda launches malaria vaccination for 1.1 million children
Kampala, April 3: Uganda launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunise 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date.
Mongolia's measles cases surpass 200
Ulan Bator, April 2: The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 220, the country's National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Wednesday.
WHO warns of disease outbreak risk following Myanmar earthquake
Geneva, April 1: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over the potential outbreak of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and hepatitis following the recent earthquake in Myanmar, citing damage to water and sanitation infrastructure and limited access to clean water.
Ethiopia launches cholera vaccination for 1 million at-risk people
Addis Ababa, April 1: The Ethiopian government has launched a cholera vaccination campaign in the southwestern part of the country, targeting about one million people at risk.
Kathmandu air quality deteriorates to 'Very Unhealthy' level, flight operations disrupted
Kathmandu, March 31: A thick layer of haze enveloped the Kathmandu Valley, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the 'Very Unhealthy' category on Monday.
WHO medical supplies reach hospitals in earthquake-hit areas of Myanmar
New Delhi, March 30: Responding to the immediate health needs of the thousands of people injured in the strong earthquakes that rocked Myanmar, the World Health Organization has provided nearly three tons of medical supplies to hospitals in the worst-hit Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay, an official statement said.
UAE conducts urgent medical evacuation of 188 injured people, family members from Gaza
Abu Dhabi, March 30: The 24th evacuation flight has arrived in the United Arab Emirates at dawn on Friday - in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) - carrying 81 injured people and cancer patients from the Gaza Strip, half of whom are children.
UN lauds India's efforts in mitigating childhood mortality, stillbirth
New Delhi, March 29: United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) report stated that significant achievement has been highlighted in reduction of childhood mortality and stillbirth in India, a statement said.
Why did Elton John fear it was 'inhumane' to record album with Brandi Carlile?
Los Angeles, March 29: Legendary singer-songwriter Elton John has shared that he was fearful if it was “inhumane” to record an album with Brandi Carlile due to the current state of the world.
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.
WHO lauds Kenya for sustained efforts in fighting tuberculosis
Nairobi, March 25: The World Health Organisation (WHO) commended Kenya for its sustained efforts in fighting tuberculosis (TB).
UAE grants USD 64.5 million financial aid to Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem
Abu Dhabi, March 25: Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has allocated a financial grant of USD 64.5 million to Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem. The grant aims to support operational expenses, medical staff, and facility upgrades.
Malaria, cholera outbreaks kill 59 people in Ethiopia: WHO
Addis Ababa, March 24: Ethiopia has recorded some 59 deaths this year as of February due to ongoing malaria and cholera outbreaks in different parts of the country, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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.
Centre set to expand, extend Tuberculosis program nationwide
By Shalini Bhadrwaj, New Delhi, March 24: The central government is expected to announce the expansion of its tuberculosis program to all districts across the country, alongside an extension of the 100-day TB campaign, which concludes today, official sources said.
WHO in Western Pacific urges action to end tuberculosis by 2030
Manila, March 24: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday called on countries to take "urgent and decisive action" to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030.
Early diagnosis of TB crucial for effective treatment: Health Ministry
New Delhi, March 22: Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for the treatment to be effective, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, ahead of the World Tuberculosis Day.
SE Asia carries highest global burden of oral diseases, mouth cancers: WHO
New Delhi, March 20: South-East Asia has the highest global burden of oral diseases and mouth cancers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Oral Health Day on Thursday.
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.
Funding cuts to close 220 additional healthcare facilities in Afghanistan: WHO
Kabul, March 18: The World Health Organization (WHO) raised alarms about funding shortages in Afghanistan, warning that these shortages could lead to the shutdown of 80 per cent of essential healthcare services supported by the agency.
WPI inflation at 2.38 pc in Feb
New Delhi, March 17: The annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is 2.38 per cent for the month of February, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday.
India's wholesale inflation largely steady in February at 2.38%
New Delhi, March 17: Wholesale inflation in India edged marginally higher in February, rising to 2.38 per cent, according to data released by the commerce ministry on Monday. In January, it was 2.31 per cent.
WHO, MSF urge concerted efforts to contain cholera outbreak in western Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, March 15: The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) have called for concerted efforts to contain the rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in western Ethiopia.
Tanzania declares end of second Marburg virus disease outbreak
Dar es Salaam, March 14: Tanzanian health authorities declared the end of the country's second Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after recording no new cases for 42 days following the death of the last confirmed patient on January 28.
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, highest since 1997: WHO
London, March 14: Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, reaching the highest level since 1997, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, emphasizing the need for vaccinations to curb the spread.
Tap water extended to 12.28 crore rural households in India in last 5 years
New Delhi, March 13: Around 12.28 crore rural households in India have been provided with tap water connections during the last five years under the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission taking the number of such homes to more than 15.51 crore which constitutes 79.91 per cent of the total rural households in the country, according to information tabled in Parliament.