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WHO Reports Alarming Spike in Air Pollution Deaths to 8.1 Million in 2021
New Delhi, 20 November 2024: Air pollution has long been recognized as a significant public health threat, but recent data underscores the alarming...
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Single-Dose HPV Vaccine: A Game Changer in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer, New WHO Study Reveals
New Delhi: Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has become a vital measure to combat cervical cancer. Which poses a serious health risk around...
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World Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major threat to global health. Affecting the effectiveness of...
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Cervical cancer elimination day of action
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. November 17 marks the fourth anniversary of launch of the global strategy to eliminate...
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Climate Change Could Cause 60% Surge in Dengue Cases by 2050: Study Warns
New Delhi, 18 November 2024: Climate change is becoming a crucial issue affecting public health. Research suggests that by 2050, we might see...
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World Diabetes Day: WHO over Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia This year the theme for World Diabetes Day is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”. It...
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HIV to Malaria: WHO Unveils Urgent List of 17 Pathogens Demanding Vaccine Development Now
New Delhi, 10 November 2024: The World Health Organization (WHO) has put together an important list of 17 pathogens that need immediate attention...
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WHO SEA World Polio Day
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. Today, on World Polio Day, established by Rotary International. I extend my heartfelt congratulations...
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World Preeclampsia Day 2026: Why pregnant women with hypertension need consistent antenatal care
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure during pregnancy is extremely important because this is a crucial phase in a woman’s life. Preeclampsia is a...
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Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy May Increase Allergy Risk In Children, Studies Warn
Numerous studies have indicated that prenatal weight gain could be affected on the chances of allergic diseases in later childhood. Researchers are now...
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Ebola Scare In India? Delhi IGI Airport Issues Health Alert For International Travellers
As concerns over the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak continue to grow globally, authorities in India have stepped up surveillance measures at airports, particularly...
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Heart failure warning signs: 5 early symptoms you should never ignore
Heart-related diseases are no longer limited to older adults. Along with the unhealthy lifestyle, stress levels, diabetes, hypertension, smoking and disturbances in the...
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Ebola Outbreak 2026: WHO Warns of Dangerous New Strain as Cases Rise Across Congo and Uganda
Just when the world believed the worst years of global viral outbreaks were finally over, one of the deadliest viruses in the world...
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