Virtual Press Conference on Ukraine situation, COVID-19 and other global health issues
Please find below links from the Virtual Press Conference on Ukraine situation, COVID-19 and other global health issues held on Mrach 2, 2022 WHO participants included: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall, Assistant Director-General, Emergency Response Dr Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão, Assistant […]
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba flags off Jan Aushadhi Rath, Jan Aushadhi Mobile Vans and Jan Aushadhi E-rickshaws to raise awareness about the benefits of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines
Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India Shri Bhagwanth Khuba flagged off Jan Aushadhi Rath, Jan Aushadhi Mobile Vans and Jan Aushadhi E-rickshaws from in New Delhi as a part of the weeklong celebration across the country. The Jan Aushadhi Rath will travel 7 days covering 4-5 […]
Roche announces donation of essential medicines to Ukraine
Basel, 02 March 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced an initial donation of essential medicines to Ukraine. Roche vehemently condemns the violent invasion of the country. Roche is working diligently to support the country and people of Ukraine with medical products in accordance with Roche’s overall mission and announced today that […]
Janaushadhi Diwas week to be observed from 1st March to 7th March 2022
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals is going to celebrate their 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas by organizing weeklong celebrations at different locations across the country covering all States/UTs. This will generate awareness about the usages of generic medicines and benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. Various events […]
Dangerously low medical oxygen supplies in Ukraine due to crisis, warn WHO Director-General and WHO Regional Director for Europe
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge call for critical medical supplies to safely reach those who need them, and are working with partners to establish safe transit for shipments through Poland During the crisis in Ukraine, health must remain a priority pillar of the humanitarian response, with health systems and facilities […]
Prime Minister inaugurates Post Budget webinar of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the post Union Budget webinar of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He highlighted India’s strength in universal primary healthcare, harnessing technology for providing equitable healthcare, need for vibrant Public Private partnerships for innovative healthcare solutions and integrating healthcare providers and consumers through smart platforms for providing easily accessible, […]
Union Health Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launches the National Polio Immunization Drive
Dr. Mansukh Mandavia,Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the National Polio Immunization Drive for 2022 by administering polio drops to children below five years of age in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today. Addressing the Occasion, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said, “India’s strategic fight against polio is a success story of India’s […]
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the COVID-19 Global Research & Innovation Forum
Dear colleagues and friends, Just over two years ago, as the world was still coming to grips with the spread of this novel coronavirus, WHO did what only WHO can do – we brought scientists together from around the world to identify the most urgent priorities for research and development. It’s incredible to think that […]
COVID-19 Research and Innovation - Powering the world’s pandemic response – now and in the future
This updated report once again brings a spotlight to the immense and tireless global research effort to control COVID-19. The report not only details the successes but also the priority research tasks and lessons learned that are critical in the next phase of the pandemic - as the world strives to move to ‘endemic’ status. […]
Director-General: Deeply concerned over escalating health crisis in Ukraine
WHO releases emergency funds to purchase desperately needed medical supplies 24 February 2022 ¦ Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) is deeply concerned for the health of the people of Ukraine in the escalating crisis. The health system must continue to function to deliver essential care to people for all health issues, from COVID-19 to […]
