Tag: World Health Organization (WHO)

Maharashtra: Two suspected cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Nagpur

In a video statement, the health minister said that there is no reason to worry and that the government is closely monitoring the situation.

January 7, 2025

Tamil Nadu detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus

The condition of both affected individuals is stable at present, the Chief Secretary added.

January 7, 2025

“No emergency as of now, people should stay calm”: Karnataka Heath Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on HMPV cases

Speaking to media persons,Rao said, "This is not something which is unknown or new. HMPV is a flu virus and certain people catch respiratory problems and colds due to this virus."

January 6, 2025

French President Macron and WHO Chief Ghebreyesus inaugurate WHO academy in Lyon to boost global health training

The Academy, set to train millions of healthcare professionals, is part of a broader effort to strengthen health systems worldwide and address emerging global health challenges.

December 18, 2024

M-Pox remains public health emergency: WHO

The high-alert status initially declared in August, was reaffirmed following a meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee, The Express Tribune reported on Friday.

November 24, 2024

JP Nadda elected as the Chairperson of the 77th Session of WHO South East Asia Regional Committee

One of the six WHO Regions, WHO South-East Asia is home to over a quarter of the world's population.

October 7, 2024

UAE’s support accelerates vaccination of over 187,000 children in Gaza

This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the UAE to provide relief to the Palestinian people amid the critical conditions they are facing.

September 5, 2024

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries

This year, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicentre of the crisis, has reported more than 18,000 suspected cases of mpox, including 629 deaths, with four out of five fatalities occurring in children.

September 1, 2024

India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally

As per sources, the Union Health Ministry held meetings with experts on the new virus scare which "is different" from the previous Monkey pox virus.

August 20, 2024

“Would love to see Ma,” says Sheikh Hasina’s daughter, but won’t compromise her whereabouts

Wazed added that she would continue her work as the Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region.

August 9, 2024