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Global hunger continues to rise, new UN report says

Global hunger continues to rise, new UN report says: 821 million people now hungry and over 150 million…

September 13, 2018

Countries in WHO South-East Asia to intensify efforts to control dengue, eliminate malaria

Countries in WHO South-East Asia to intensify efforts to control dengue, eliminate malaria SEAR/PR/1700  WHO South-East Asia :MEDIA CENTRE …

September 7, 2018

''1 in 4 adults are inactive'' new global estimates shows

Launch of new global estimates on levels of physical activity in adults: ”1 in 4 adults are inactive” new…

September 5, 2018

WHO is working with Google to share health advice through new and innovative platforms

WHO is working with Google to share health advice through new and innovative platforms:  WHO is working with Google…

August 31, 2018

Victims of vaccination to be given compensation

Victims of vaccination to be given compensation: The Imminisation Rule, 2015, which recently came into effect, has stipulated…

August 13, 2018

WHO and UNICEF issue new guidance to promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally

WHO and UNICEF issue new guidance to promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally News release 11 APRIL 2018…

August 3, 2018

3 in 5 babies not breastfed in the first hour of life

3 in 5 babies not breastfed in the first hour of life Breastfeeding within an hour after birth…

August 2, 2018

Breastfeeding provides the strongest foundation for lifelong health and optimal nutrition

Breastfeeding provides the strongest foundation for lifelong health and optimal nutrition WHO SEARO MEDIA CENTRE  By Dr Poonam…

August 2, 2018

79 new leprosy patients found in Siraha

79 new leprosy patients found in Siraha RSS LAHAN, July 22: A total of 79 new patients of leprosy…

July 23, 2018

Kaski declared fully immunized district

Kaski declared fully immunized district  July 11, 2018 With Pokhara Metropolitan City earning the status of the fully…

July 12, 2018