About WHO World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ specialized agency for Health. Founded in 1948, the WHO is an inter-governmental organization of 194 member states (including India). WHO headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. Functions of WHO WHO …
Neglected Tropical Disease Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in more than 140 countries. NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and …
Context The World Health Assembly passed a resolution highlighting the increasing impact of climate change on health and called for radical measures to counter health risks. About WHO Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations …
Context The World Health Assembly passed a resolution highlighting the increasing impact of climate change on health and called for radical measures to counter health risks. About WHO Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations …
About WHO Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest …
What’s in the news? According to a new study published by Lancet journal, which examined the trends of malnutrition across the world over the last 32 years, India has seen a steady increase in obesity levels. At the same time, …
What is the National Essential Diagnostics list? The NEDL lists the essential and most basic tests that should be available at various levels of healthcare facilities in the country, including at the village level, in sub-health centres, health and wellness …
Context: Cervical Cancer is the second most common Cancer in India with more than 1 lakh new cases and more than 75,000 deaths in 2022. High death numbers is a concern as Cervical Cancer is easily preventable, curable and the …
What’s in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the outcome document of the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023 in the form of “Gujarat Declaration”. The declaration reaffirmed global commitments towards indigenous knowledge, biodiversity and traditional, …