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WHO Calls For Accelerating Action To Bridge Gaps In Rehabilitative And Assistive Technology Services Amid Growing Demand
The World Health Organization today called on countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to accelerate access to rehabilitative and assistive technology services,...
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16 Lakh Indian Children Missed Vital Vaccine Shots Against Measles: WHO-UNICEF Report
India is among 10 countries that account for 55 percent of children without measles vaccination globally, show WHO-UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage.
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Over 6 500 adolescent girls die giving birth every year across South Asia Study
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and United Nations call for commitment to support millions of pregnant girls and young mothers in South...
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Shaping the Future- Regional Dialogue on Adolescent Pregnancy
Our South-East Asia Region accounts for 26% of the population of the planet and 29% of the global adolescent population. Adolescents in our...
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WHO Approves First Self-Test for Hepatitis C, Boosting Global Efforts to Fight the Virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that it has approved the first self-test for hepatitis C, a major step forward in...
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WHO Releases First-Ever Clinical Treatment Guideline For Tobacco Cessation In Adults
Tobacco Cessation: Combining pharmacotherapy with behavioural interventions significantly increases quitting success rates.
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UN Report: Only 17% of Global Life Improvement Targets to Be Reached by 2030
The United Nations has issued a warning about its progress on global development goals. According to a recent report, only 17% of the...
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Nearly Half of Indian Adults Are Not Getting Enough Exercise, WHO Study Finds
Almost half of India’s adults do not get enough physical activity, which puts them at a higher risk for heart disease and other...
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