Public Health Update

Information on the election of WHO Regional Directors

The process for electing the Regional Directors of the Eastern Mediterranean (EMR), South East Asia (SEAR) and Wester…

July 28, 2023

World Hepatitis Day: Accelerate hepatitis testing and treatment

By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia To mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO is…

July 28, 2023

WHO launches “One life, one liver” campaign on World Hepatitis Day

Geneva, 28 July: To mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO is calling for scaling up testing and treatment for viral…

July 28, 2023

WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines(EML) 2023

WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines The WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines are updated every two years…

July 26, 2023

Department Health Services (DoHS) Annual Report 2078/79 (2021/22)

The Department Health Services (DoHS) Annual Report 2078/79 has released it’s annual report for the fiscal year 2078/79…

July 24, 2023

New WHO guidance on HIV viral suppression and scientific updates released at IAS 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing new scientific and normative guidance on HIV at the 12th International IAS (the…

July 23, 2023

World Brain Day 2023: Brain Health and Disability

World Brain Day is observed on July 22 every year aims to create awareness on brain health, promoting…

July 23, 2023

Bhutan, Timor-Leste eliminate rubella; Achieve 2023 target of measles and rubella elimination

The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today announced Bhutan and Timor-Leste have eliminated rubella, a highly contagious…

July 21, 2023

Situation update of Dengue in Nepal (As of 15 July, 2023)

Overview Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue is…

July 19, 2023

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World is an annual report jointly prepared by the…

July 14, 2023