Tag: WHO

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO Geneva, June 29 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, ...

Europe reels under extreme heat; WHO calls it 'health emergency' Rome, June 24 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) Europe is witnessing a record heatwave, putting several countries under pressure as the World Health Organisation ...

WHO chief says US reasons for withdrawal 'untrue' Geneva, Jan 25 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said that the reasons given by the United States for its decision ...

WHO strongly recommends CD4 testing to identify advanced HIV disease New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people ...

Ayush Expo to anchor second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The Ayush Expo will be a central feature of the second WHO Global Traditional Medicine ...

2,501 new confirmed mpox cases, 12 deaths reported from 44 countries in October: WHO New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) A total of 2,501 new confirmed cases, including 12 deaths due ...

Violence against women, girls remains 'alarmingly widespread' in Western Pacific: WHO Manila, Nov 25 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA):- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said violence against women and girls remains pervasive ...

‘Encouraging gains’: WHO lauds India for narrowing TB detection gaps, reducing mortality New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday lauded India for making ‘encouraging gains’ ...

WHO warns of measles outbreak in Afghanistan, urges parents to vaccinate children Kabul, Nov 6 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday warned that the risk of measles outbreak ...

WHO calls for immediate action to end lead exposure New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) Even though preventable, lead exposure remains a serious global health threat and continues to affect millions ...