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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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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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Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco, Control Unrecorded Alcohol: WHO
The World Health Organization today called on Member countries in South-East Asia Region to take effective steps to track, trace and eliminate illicit...
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Consistency is the key when practising yoga’s versatile aspects: WHO
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga on June...
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WHO Issues Warnings On Fake Copies of Novo Nordisk’s Weight-Loss Drugs
A severe warning was given by the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as Eli Lilly and Co., a leading pharmaceutical company, on...
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Battling Viral Hepatitis in Rohingya Camps amid mounting risk and resource crunch
In the Cox’s Bazar camps that hold nearly a million Rohingyas, WHO is seeking to extend screening, testing and treatment for viral Hepatitis...
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World Blood Donor Day: 22.3 million whole blood donations, with 100% screened for transfusion-transmitted infections
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on 14 June, is a worldwide celebration to...
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As the temperature continues to rise, viral gastroenteritis also known as stomach flu spikes in Mysuru with reports indicating a sharp rise in...
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With the moderate increase in temperatures in India, the majority of the population is concentrating on being hydrated. Although dehydration is a key...
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Pre-pregnancy obesity may raise child’s fatty liver risk by 3 times, warns expert
Planning a pregnancy often focuses on eating well, taking supplements, and going for regular check-ups. However, recent studies indicate that preconceptual health is...
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