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WHO releases new list of essential diagnostics; new recommendations for hepatitis E virus tests
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2023 Essential Diagnostics List (EDL), which is an evidence-based register of in vitro diagnostics…
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WHO outlines considerations for regulation of artificial intelligence for health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health.…
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WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital
WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. The hospital was…
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WHO delivers medical supplies to Lebanon as violence in the occupied Palestinian territory intensifies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expedited the delivery of critical medical supplies to Lebanon in order to be ready…
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Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured: WHO
Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured: WHO
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International
Lifesaving health supplies land in Egypt for people-in-need in Gaza: WHO
A plane carrying 78 cubic meters of health supplies from WHO’s logistics hub in Dubai has landed at Al-Arish airport…
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World History
Dr. Sulianti Saroso: Pioneering Leader in Indonesian Public Health
Dr. Sulianti Saroso (10 May 1917 – 29 April 1991) was Indonesia’s first female doctor.
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A new global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030
Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO have brought together a…
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States
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and its Significance
Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed between 18 and 24 November. The objective of the campaign is…
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Sub-National Immunization Day for 2022 will take place from 19th June 2022
In 11 states/UTs of the country, the first Sub-National Immunization Day for 2022 will take place from 19th June 2022.…
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International
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day and its Significance
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on 30 January. It is also known as World NTD Day. As…
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Science
What do we know about COVID-19 OMICRON Variant?
With the emergence of Omicron variant, uncertainty seems only certain at this point of time. However, with the proactive approach…
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World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying
The world’s first mass vaccination program against malaria, announced this week, is set to prevent millions of children from catching…
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Today in History
World Mental Health Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10 every year to raise awareness of mental health issues around the…
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National
Chief Scientist, WHO Dr Soumya Swaminathan calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
Chief Scientist, WHO Dr Soumya Swaminathan calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh | Source: Ministry of Science & Technology…
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