WHO Secures $1 Billion Funding for Global Health Initiatives In a significant development for global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has successfully secured $1 billion in funding aimed at enhancing its health initiatives over the coming years. This funding, raised from various donor countries and organizations, will be pivotal in addressing pressing health challenges…
PV Sindhu Appointed as Brand Ambassador for Tobacco Control Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has been appointed as the brand ambassador for tobacco control by the World Health Organization (WHO). This significant move comes in light of the increasing concerns over the prevalence of tobacco usage and its adverse effects on public health. Sindhu, renowned…
WHO Launches COVINET: A Global Network for Coronaviruses The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated COVINET, a global network aimed at tackling the challenges posed by coronaviruses. This move comes in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted the need for a coordinated global effort to combat such infectious diseases effectively. Why this…
Poonam Khetrapal Singh Honored with Bhutan’s National Order of Merit Poonam Khetrapal Singh, the former regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region, was recently conferred with Bhutan’s prestigious National Order of Merit. The honor was bestowed upon her by His Majesty The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in recognition…
World Milk Day 2023: Date, Theme, Significance, and History World Milk Day is an annual celebration that recognizes the importance of milk as a global food. It is observed on June 1st every year, and this year, on World Milk Day 2023, we commemorate the significance of milk and its impact on our lives. In…
World Health Day 2023: World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7. World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). The theme for World Health Day 2023 is “Health for All”, which aims to raise awareness and mobilize action towards achieving universal health…
