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Application Form for COVID-19 Vaccination and Electronic Certificate

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Nepal has initiated a new online service to provide COVID-19 vaccine…

August 4, 2021
World Breastfeeding Week 2021

World Breastfeeding Week 2021: Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility​

The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related…

July 29, 2021
World Drowning Prevention Day 2021

World Drowning Prevention Day 2021

The World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on 25th July. The UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global…

July 25, 2021
UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger

UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger

Africa posting biggest jump. World at critical juncture, must act now for 2030 turnaround. There was a dramatic…

July 13, 2021
COVID19 Pandemic

WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19

WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access…

July 7, 2021
From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO

From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO

Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO – a notable feat for…

June 30, 2021
World Sickle Cell Day: Shine the Light on Sickle Cell!

World Sickle Cell Day: Shine the Light on Sickle Cell!

Overview The World Sickle Cell Day is is observed each year on June 19. It was designated on…

June 19, 2021
World Blood Donor Day: Give blood and keep the world beating

World Blood Donor Day: Give blood and keep the world beating

World Blood Donor Day takes place on 14 June each year. The aim is to raise global awareness…

June 13, 2021
COVID19 Pandemic

WHO listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

7 May 2021 News release (WHO) WHO today listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light…

May 7, 2021
World Immunization Week 2021 - Vaccines bring us closer

Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – WHO, UNICEF, Gavi

Ambitious new global strategy aims to save over 50 million lives through vaccination While immunization services have started…

April 27, 2021