WHO releases universal newborn screening implementation guidance in South-East Asia These screenings should be done prior to discharge after a health-facility birth or at the first postnatal care contact in… 2 years agoMarch 5, 2024
Japanese drug firm Takeda ties up with Biological E to manufacture dengue vaccine The partnership marks a crucial step in the fight against the global public health threat of dengue fever, aligning with… 2 years agoFebruary 27, 2024
Global Pandemic Treaty to battle Disease X? Here’s what WHO boss said at Davos WHO Chief Urges Global Action: ‘Pandemic Treaty’ Needed to Combat Potential 20x Deadlier Threat, Disease X, by May. 2 years agoJanuary 22, 2024
E-cigarettes as harmful as tobacco, says WHO as it seeks global ban on vapes WHO urges global ban on flavored e-cigarettes, citing dangers to youth and harmful health effects. 2 years agoDecember 15, 2023
After alarming surge, China now reports ‘fluctuating’ dip in mycoplasma pneumonia cases among kids The Chinese authorities reported the source as pathogens which are common, therefore, there should be no concern. 2 years agoDecember 11, 2023
India monitoring China’s mystery illness, says healthy ministry Recent health meeting led by Directorate General discussed India’s preparedness for human avian influenza after a case in China. 2 years agoNovember 24, 2023
China says no ‘novel pathogens’ behind respiratory outbreaks in children after WHO seeks data China refutes new pathogen links, attributing child flu surge to lifted COVID restrictions, monitored by WHO. 2 years agoNovember 24, 2023
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 issues health alert after death of 20 children linked to Coldrif cough syrup: Here’s what to know
