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Public Health Service Regulation, 2077

Public Health Service Regulations, 2020Using the rights given by Section 63 of the Public Health Service Act, 2018,…

October 21, 2020

WHO: Global TB progress at risk

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries were making steady progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB), with a 9%…

October 15, 2020

WHO launches portal for global data on the health and well-being of older people

On the International Day of Older Persons, WHO launched the first data portal that brings together in one…

October 3, 2020

Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease

Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by…

September 22, 2020

Bridging a Gap in Universal Health Coverage for the Poorest Billion

The report of the Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission has been published. Report shows that non-communicable diseases and injuries…

September 15, 2020

Myanmar eliminates trachoma: WHO

The World Health Organization has validated Myanmar for eliminating trachoma.

September 11, 2020

Health leaders call for greater investments in health; continued efforts and solidarity to combat pandemic in WHO South-East Asia Region

Bangkok – The Seventy-third Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia Region began today with health leaders emphasising on…

September 11, 2020

Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region sign declaration to fight COVID-19 as ONE

Bangkok – All Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region today resolved to collectively fight COVID-19 and strengthen the…

September 11, 2020

Health leaders call for greater investments in health; continued efforts and solidarity to combat pandemic in WHO South-East Asia Region

Bangkok, 9 September 2020The Seventy-third Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia Region began today with health leaders emphasising…

September 10, 2020

Pandemic, essential health services to predominate discussions as Health Ministers of WHO South-East Asia Region meet this week

Pandemic, essential health services to predominate discussions as Health Ministers of WHO South-East Asia Region meet this week

September 10, 2020