World Health Organisation (WHO)
Time to take precautions against Monkeypox
Early measures would go a long way in preventing another outbreak
No evidence monkeypox virus has mutated: WHO
The World Health Organization does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the UN agency said on Monday, noting the infectious disease that is endemic in west and central Africa has tended not to change.
To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more
Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Step up efforts to eliminate measles: WHO
Amidst increasing cases and outbreaks of measles globally, World Health Organisation (WHO) calls upon countries in South-East Asia Region to further accelerate efforts to ensure that everyone, everywhere receives the lifesaving benefits of immunisation.
New recommendations to accelerate progress on TB
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidance to improve treatment of multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB). WHO is recommending shifting to fully oral regimens to treat people with MDR-TB.
No need to panic over Tripura Para ‘disease’: WHO
There is no reason to panic over the outbreak of disease at Hathazari’s Tripura Para, World Health Organisation (WHO) says after inspection.
Why the burden of illness and health costs increasing globally?
Poor quality health services are holding back progress on improving health in countries at all income levels, according to a new joint report by the OECD, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank.
First-ever WHO list of essential diagnostic tests
Today, many people are unable to get tested for diseases because they cannot access diagnostic services.
Too many people are currently missing out on health coverage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on the principle that all people should be able to realise their right to the highest
Time to take precautions against Monkeypox
Early measures would go a long way in preventing another outbreak
No evidence monkeypox virus has mutated: WHO
The World Health Organization does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the UN agency said on Monday, noting the infectious disease that is endemic in west and central Africa has tended not to change.
To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more
Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Step up efforts to eliminate measles: WHO
Amidst increasing cases and outbreaks of measles globally, World Health Organisation (WHO) calls upon countries in South-East Asia Region to further accelerate efforts to ensure that everyone, everywhere receives the lifesaving benefits of immunisation.
New recommendations to accelerate progress on TB
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidance to improve treatment of multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB). WHO is recommending shifting to fully oral regimens to treat people with MDR-TB.
No need to panic over Tripura Para ‘disease’: WHO
There is no reason to panic over the outbreak of disease at Hathazari’s Tripura Para, World Health Organisation (WHO) says after inspection.
Why the burden of illness and health costs increasing globally?
Poor quality health services are holding back progress on improving health in countries at all income levels, according to a new joint report by the OECD, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank.
First-ever WHO list of essential diagnostic tests
Today, many people are unable to get tested for diseases because they cannot access diagnostic services.
Too many people are currently missing out on health coverage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on the principle that all people should be able to realise their right to the highest
Key to positive childbirth experience
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new recommendations to establish global care standards for healthy pregnant