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7 Global Public Health Agencies And What They Actually Do
From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency Extends Rs 3,708 Crore Support For Maharashtra Healthcare Sector
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved a project aimed at strengthening medical education, nursing, and healthcare services across the state with financial assistance worth Rs
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WHO Warns Of Nuclear Risk As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is assessing the incidents, adding, "No indications of abnormal or increased off-site radiation levels have been reported."
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Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment
A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is crucial to contain infections, identify exposed individuals and stop outbreaks before they spread further.
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Trump To Undo Legal Basis For US Climate Rules
President Donald Trump is poised to revoke a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health by driving climate change -- a determination that underpins US regulations aimed at curbing planet-warming pollution.
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US To Scrap Legal Cornerstone Of Climate Regulations This Week
President Donald Trump is set this week to scrap a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases jeopardize public health by driving climate change -- the bedrock of US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution.
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United Nations Development Programme Backed Digital Platforms To Power India's Vaccination System
Government-led digital platforms supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), including the U-WIN and eVIN, have strengthened Indias immunisation ecosystem, said a report from the UN agency on Wednesday.
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7.1 Million Worldwide Cancer Cases Preventable, Tobacco Biggest Culprit: WHO
Up to four in 10 or 7.1 million cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on Wednesday.
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The Rise Of Unqualified Doctors In Pakistan And Its Impact On Public Health
Rusted nails hold used infusion tubes on the wall of a clinic run by one among hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors operating across Pakistan.
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Vaccine-Autism Link Needs Fresh Evaluation, Says Updated US CDC Website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the national public health agency of America, has quietly taken up an anti-vaccine stand, hinting at the association between vaccines and autism.
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7 Global Public Health Agencies And What They Actually Do
From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.
-
Japan International Cooperation Agency Extends Rs 3,708 Crore Support For Maharashtra Healthcare Sector
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved a project aimed at strengthening medical education, nursing, and healthcare services across the state with financial assistance worth Rs
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WHO Warns Of Nuclear Risk As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is assessing the incidents, adding, "No indications of abnormal or increased off-site radiation levels have been reported."
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Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment
A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is crucial to contain infections, identify exposed individuals and stop outbreaks before they spread further.
-
Trump To Undo Legal Basis For US Climate Rules
President Donald Trump is poised to revoke a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health by driving climate change -- a determination that underpins US regulations aimed at curbing planet-warming pollution.
-
US To Scrap Legal Cornerstone Of Climate Regulations This Week
President Donald Trump is set this week to scrap a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases jeopardize public health by driving climate change -- the bedrock of US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution.
-
United Nations Development Programme Backed Digital Platforms To Power India's Vaccination System
Government-led digital platforms supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), including the U-WIN and eVIN, have strengthened Indias immunisation ecosystem, said a report from the UN agency on Wednesday.
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7.1 Million Worldwide Cancer Cases Preventable, Tobacco Biggest Culprit: WHO
Up to four in 10 or 7.1 million cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on Wednesday.
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The Rise Of Unqualified Doctors In Pakistan And Its Impact On Public Health
Rusted nails hold used infusion tubes on the wall of a clinic run by one among hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors operating across Pakistan.
-
Vaccine-Autism Link Needs Fresh Evaluation, Says Updated US CDC Website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the national public health agency of America, has quietly taken up an anti-vaccine stand, hinting at the association between vaccines and autism.
