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 […]
Health inequities lead to early death in many persons with disabilities
A new report by the World Health Organization shows evidence of a higher risk of premature death and illness among many persons with disabilities compared to others in the society. The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities, published today, shows that because of the systemic and persistent health inequities, many persons with […]
WHO and the EU renew partnership for Universal Health Coverage
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission yesterday agreed on reinforcing a decade-long collaboration to accelerate the achievement of universal health coverage. The letter of intent foresees an additional contribution from the European Union (EU) of €125 million for the continuation of WHO’s assistance to its Member States over the next five years, […]
WHO calls on the global community to equalize the HIV response
On 1 December, World AIDS Day 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders and citizens to boldly recognize and address the inequalities that are holding back progress in attaining the global goal to end AIDS by 2030. WHO is joining global partners and communities in commemorating World AIDS Day 2022 under […]
Quadripartite welcomes new political commitments in fight against antimicrobial resistance
The Third Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, hosted in Muscat, Oman, concluded today, where targets to address the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenge were discussed for the first time. The conference and its numerical targets for antimicrobial use in the human and animal sectors will pave the way for bold political commitments at […]
