Public Health News

WHO launches global network to detect and prevent infectious disease threats

The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN)  WHO and partners are launching a global network to help protect people…

May 21, 2023

WHO calls for accelerated action to reduce anaemia

WHO (12 May 2023) Overview WHO launches its first-ever comprehensive framework on reducing anaemia, calling on countries to…

May 15, 2023

Bangladesh Eliminates Lymphatic Filariasis as a Public Health Problem

WHO 13 May 2023 News release New Delhi In a boost to efforts to end neglected tropical diseases in…

May 13, 2023

WHO declares end to COVID 19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern…

May 5, 2023

World Asthma Day 2023: Asthma Care for All

Overview World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma…

May 2, 2023

World Bank Approves $100 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s Healthcare System

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $100 million in financing for the Nepal Quality…

May 1, 2023

WHO launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparedness

WHO 26 April 2023 News release To help countries better prepare for future pandemics, WHO launched a new initiative…

April 30, 2023

World Immunization Week 2023: The Big Catch-Up

World Immunization Week The World Immunization Week observed each year in the last week of April. It aims…

April 24, 2023

WHO releases first-ever Standard on universal access to rapid TB diagnostics

19 April 2023 WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released for the first-time – the WHO standard:…

April 20, 2023

Key leadership appointments made to drive WHO strategic direction and initiatives

17 April 2023 News release The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed five new senior figures to its headquarters…

April 17, 2023