Protected: 2-day National Health Ministers’ Conclave on Universal Health Coverage Day 2022 concludes in Varanasi today
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EMBARGOED PRESS RELEASE: GLASS report on antimicrobial resistance: embargoed until 09:00 CET (Geneva time) on 9 December 2022
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals high levels of resistance in bacteria, causing life-threatening bloodstream infections, as well as increasing resistance to treatment in several bacteria causing common infections in the community based on data reported by 87 countries in 2020. For the first time, the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System […]
Celebration of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2022 at Varanasi on 10th December
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is organizing a two days conclave commemorating the “Universal Coverage Day (UHC) 2022” on 10th and 11th December 2022 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh will inaugurate the two-day celebrations in presence of Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. […]
Roche Alzheimer’s disease Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) assays receive FDA clearance, supporting more accurate and timely diagnosis
The Elecsys® Alzheimer’s disease (AD) CSF assays will be available on the cobas fully automated immunoassay analyzers, enabling patients to get broad access to high quality testing in a timely manner. Greater accessibility and lower cost means these assays could accelerate the path to diagnosis for people with Alzheimer’s disease. The assays are easily scalable […]
WHO Member States agree to develop zero draft of legally binding pandemic accord in early 2023
- Countries meet for three days to agree next steps toward historic legal instrument, rooted in the WHO Constitution, designed to protect world from future pandemics. - During discussions, Member States call for global agreement that takes into account equity, promotes preparedness, ensures solidarity and respects sovereignty. - Zero draft of the pandemic accord to […]
WHO accelerates work on nutrition targets with new commitments
Geneva, Switzerland –COVID-19 and climate change have exacerbated malnutrition in all its forms and threatened the sustainability and resilience of food systems around the world. At the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Tokyo on 7 – 8 December 2021, the World Health Organization has announced six new commitments to accelerate progress on the 2025 nutrition […]
Health Care Facilities for Elderly
Govt of India is dedicated to improve the healthcare for the elderly and has taken multiple steps in this regard. It has been noted as per Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), the self-reported prevalence of major chronic health condition among the elderly above 60 years of age ismore than the general population. As per […]
Agilent Opens Customer Experience Center Highlighting Genomics and Diagnostics Solutions
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the opening of a new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Lexington, MA, focused on solutions from Agilent genomics and diagnostics product portfolios. The facility will serve as a regional hub for Agilent representatives to showcase and demonstrate both product capabilities and complete workflow solutions to customers. Hands-on training, […]
Press Information Bureau - Ms. Melinda French Gates calls on Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Ms. Melinda French Gates, Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda French Gates Foundation called on the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here today. Ms. Melinda French Gates congratulated the Union Health Minister for India’s successful Covid-19 vaccination drive and praised the colossal efforts undertaken by the Government of India in managing the […]
New report showcases strategies to keep children safe online
Geneva -- A new report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO), What works to prevent online violence against children, presents ways to address the growing worldwide concern of keeping children safe online. With a specific focus on two forms of online violence: child sexual abuse including grooming and sexual image abuse; and cyber […]
