About World Health Organisation (WHO) The WHO is the UN specialized agency responsible for coordinating international health efforts. It was created in 1948 as part of the UN. Headquartered in Geneva with 6 regional and 150+ country offices. Funded by …
News The WHO Pandemic Treaty was adopted as the second legally binding treaty in the WHO’s 75-year history, following the 2003 Tobacco Control Treaty. Need for the Treaty: Vaccine inequity during COVID-19: Rich nations hoarded vaccines, poor countries had limited …
Context The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes that contain potassium chloride (KCl) instead of regular table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl). This is aimed at reducing sodium intake to less than …
What is a rare disease? A rare disease is a health condition of low prevalence that affects a small number of people compared with other prevalent diseases in the general population. Rare diseases include genetic diseases, rare cancers, infectious tropical …
What are NTDs? 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 …
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 …