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South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO
South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said the World Health Organization (IANS) on Tuesday.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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Only 1 In 3 Adults With Diabetes Receive Treatment In South-East Asia
WHO South-East Asia Officer-in-Charge Dr Catharina Boehme on Thursday highlighted the need for equitable, age-responsive approaches to diabetes prevention, diagnosis and management across the life course.
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World Heart Day: Heart Failure In Young Indian Adults Demands Urgent Attention, Say Experts
The increase in heart problems among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, drinking, and poor diet.
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Heart Disease Claims 8 Lives Every Minute In South-East Asia: WHO
Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.
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Rubella Eliminated As A Public Health Issue In Nepal: Where India Stands
The WHO has announced that Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem. India may not be far behind.
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India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
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Developing Countries More Vulnerable To Antimicrobial Resistance: WHO
Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance -- a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and management of infectious diseases worldwide, said WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.
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WHO Urges Countries To Accelerate Measures To Reduce Road Traffic Deaths
The World Health Organization on Monday called on countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29.
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WHO Says 1.6 Million People Globally Fall Ill Daily Due To Contaminated Food
Saima Wazed, regional director at WHO, informed that South-East Asia is the second most affected region after Africa, when it comes to contaminated food.
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South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO
South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said the World Health Organization (IANS) on Tuesday.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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Only 1 In 3 Adults With Diabetes Receive Treatment In South-East Asia
WHO South-East Asia Officer-in-Charge Dr Catharina Boehme on Thursday highlighted the need for equitable, age-responsive approaches to diabetes prevention, diagnosis and management across the life course.
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World Heart Day: Heart Failure In Young Indian Adults Demands Urgent Attention, Say Experts
The increase in heart problems among young adults is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, smoking, drinking, and poor diet.
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Heart Disease Claims 8 Lives Every Minute In South-East Asia: WHO
Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.
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Rubella Eliminated As A Public Health Issue In Nepal: Where India Stands
The WHO has announced that Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem. India may not be far behind.
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India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
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Developing Countries More Vulnerable To Antimicrobial Resistance: WHO
Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance -- a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and management of infectious diseases worldwide, said WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.
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WHO Urges Countries To Accelerate Measures To Reduce Road Traffic Deaths
The World Health Organization on Monday called on countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29.
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WHO Says 1.6 Million People Globally Fall Ill Daily Due To Contaminated Food
Saima Wazed, regional director at WHO, informed that South-East Asia is the second most affected region after Africa, when it comes to contaminated food.
