WHO declares loneliness as serious health threat; Read on to know what expert says According to WHO, lack of social connection carries an equivalent, or even greater, risk of early death as other better-known… 2 years agoNovember 20, 2023
Modi govt rebuffs WHO report that says 11 lakh children missed first dose of measles vaccines in 2022 In a statement, the Ministry claimed that only 21,310 children missed their first dose of Measles Containing Vaccine (MCV) in… 2 years ago
Can superbugs trigger next contagion? Researchers issue massive warning on ‘silent pandemic’ Climate change fuels drug-resistant superbugs, posing a silent yet dire global health crisis needing attention 2 years agoNovember 20, 2023
What’s cooking, WHO? Its recent recommendations could end up unfairly categorising Indian traditional food products as unhealthy Guests at the G20 Summit were treated to a gastronomic extravaganza that exemplified the culinary diversity of India. 2 years agoOctober 23, 2023
Why India may have to wait for a suitable malaria vaccine While, this is indeed a moment to rejoice especially for children, who could be administered this vaccine, scientists and researchers… 2 years ago
WHO gives nod to new malaria vaccine by Oxford-Serum Institute; Here is what you need to know According to Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, this second vaccine holds real potential to close the huge… 2 years ago
Disease X could bring next deadlier-than-coronavirus pandemic, kill over 50 million, claims health expert The Disease X has 25 virus families but could have one million variants that are not discovered right now. 2 years agoSeptember 26, 2023
Combating Social Isolation: How are seniors building connections to foster well-being The issue of social isolation among senior citizens is a pressing concern which demands a comprehensive and adaptable strategy. 2 years agoAugust 21, 2023
Vaccines crucial but don’t underplay the role of therapeutics in pandemic preparedness: WHO’s Jeremy Farrar Sir Jeremy J Farrar, chief scientist at the WHO spoke at length on the various mechanisms to catalyse research effort… 2 years agoJune 3, 2023
Tackling the menace of smokeless tobacco in India: A path to health and well-being With almost 199 million SLT users worldwide, roughly 65 percent of them are in India, immediate action is required to… 2 years agoMay 31, 2023
CAG Murmu reelected as external auditor of WHO for 4-year term Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu has been reelected as the external auditor of the World Health… 2 years agoMay 29, 2023
WHO warns of ‘deadlier pandemic’ – What is Disease X and the impending threat of unknown pathogen The urgency to bolster research and development efforts becomes paramount in the face of this unpredictable catastrophic future disease. 2 years agoMay 26, 2023
A little less lonely together Loneliness is a growing health epidemic and may contribute to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and sleep disorders, among other… 2 years agoMay 12, 2023
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy need to be part of comprehensive approach: WHO Wegovy is approved for weight-loss in the United States and Europe, while Mounjaro is expected to receive U.S. approval later… 2 years ago
18 Pharmaceutical companies lose their license over poor quality medicines; Here are the details This inspection comes at a time after questions were being raised over the quality of Indian-manufactured drugs that are being… 2 years ago
A pandemic-ready world The exercise to strengthen WHO’s International Health Regulations Framework must balance sovereignty of member-nations with facilitation of timely action 3 years agoMarch 2, 2023
Explainer: Maiden Pharma & Drug regulation World Health Organisation had linked Maiden’s drugs to the death of 66 children in The Gambia. Sarthak Ray takes a… 3 years agoMarch 2, 2023
WHO officials hail India’s G20 Presidency; say it should be a beacon for others to learn from Ayoade Alakija, Special Envoy, ACT-Accelerator, WHO said she is keen to watch the Global South collaborations which can be put… 3 years agoJanuary 20, 2023
Over 60-hr work week could have adverse health effects, notes pre-Budget Economic Survey amid 90-hour work debate
