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World Drowning Prevention Day

WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children

On World Drowning Prevention Day this year, WHO is releasing an investment case on drowning prevention showing how just two…

July 25, 2023
DoHS Annual report

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
World Brain Day

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
Immunization Agenda 2030: A global strategy to leave no one behind

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
Pandemic Fund

Pandemic Fund Allocates First Grants to Help Countries Be Better Prepared for Future Pandemics

The Pandemic Fund’s Governing Board has approved grants under its first round of funding allocations aimed to boost…

July 21, 2023
Situation updates of Dengue in Nepal

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 2023

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

July 14, 2023
Improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene can save 1.4 million lives per year, says new WHO report

Improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene can save 1.4 million lives per year, says new WHO report

28 June 2023 Half of the world’s population still does not have adequate access to safe drinking water,…

June 28, 2023

First WHO guidance on snakebite treatments published

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the first in a series of WHO public-benefit target product profiles (TPPs) for…

June 25, 2023
WHO outlines 40 research priorities on antimicrobial resistance

WHO outlines 40 research priorities on antimicrobial resistance

WHO has published its first global research agenda for the world’s scientists to address the most urgent human health priorities…

June 24, 2023