Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Milestone in Public Health In a historic achievement for public health, Egypt has officially been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This significant milestone marks a turning point in the country’s efforts to combat infectious diseases, particularly malaria, which has plagued many regions for centuries. The declaration is not…
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia: Key Outcomes and Implications Introduction to the 77th WHO Regional Committee Meeting The 77th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia took place from September 4 to 7, 2023, in New Delhi, India. This significant event gathered health ministers and senior officials from 11 member states,…
Jordan Becomes First Country to Receive WHO Verification for Eliminating Leprosy Introduction to the Achievement In a significant public health milestone, Jordan has been recognized as the first country to receive verification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. This achievement underscores the nation’s commitment to eradicating this…
India and WHO Sign Landmark Agreement for Global Traditional Medicine Centre Introduction In a significant development, India and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a landmark agreement to establish the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This initiative aims to integrate traditional medicine into the global healthcare system, leveraging India’s rich…
WHO Honors Countries for the First Time for Eliminating Industrially Produced Trans Fats The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recognized and honored countries that have successfully eliminated industrially produced trans fats for the first time. This commendable achievement holds significant importance for aspirants preparing for government exams, especially those eyeing positions in teaching, police, banking,…
mRNA vaccine hub : WHO to Set Up mRNA Vaccine Hub in Hyderabad The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its plans to set up a Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) technology transfer hub in Hyderabad, India, to increase the global manufacturing capacity of COVID-19 vaccines. This initiative is a part of the WHO’s efforts to…
