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WHO declares end of Ebola outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement comes 42 days (two 21-day incubation cycles of the virus) after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
WHO revised Antibiotics Protocol
The WHO has revised the Antibiotics Protocol and has divided the drugs into three categories-access, watch and reserve. Features WHO has kept the commonly used antibiotics under the ‘access’ category. The antibiotics in the ‘access’ group can be made available ..
WHO revises Protocol for Antibiotics
With an aim to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised the protocol for antibiotics. This revision is the biggest such revision of the antibiotics section in the 40-year history of the essential medicines list (EML). Salient Highlights WHO ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Union Health Minister Conferred WHO Director-General’s Special Recognition Award for Global Tobacco Control
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda has been conferred the WHO Director-General’s Special Recognition Award for global tobacco control. The award was presented to him by Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia at the ‘National Consultation ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
May 31: World No Tobacco Day
World No-Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed every year across the world on 31 May. This day highlights the health risks associated with consumption all forms of tobacco and advocates for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. In 1988, World Health Assembly ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Elected as Director General of WHO
Former Ethiopian Health Minister Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been elected as the new Director-General of the World Health Organisation. This election has earned the distinction of being the first election which saw the participation of all WHO member states in the voting ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
Amitabh Bachchan appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region
World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region. He has been appointed to boost awareness to stop the spread of hepatitis, which is one of the leading causes of liver ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
First malaria vaccine to be tested in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi in 2018
The World Health Organization has announced that it is ready to test the first malaria vaccine in the real world setting in 2018. The aim of the testing will be to ascertain whether the vaccine will work under real world ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
April 7: World Health Day
The World Health Day (WHD) is observed every year on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). Observance of the day focuses on disseminating knowledge and awareness about human health, increasing life ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Polluted environment kills 1.7 million children a year: WHO report
According to recently released World Health Organisation (WHO) report titled “Inheriting a sustainable world: Atlas on children’s health and the environment”, polluted environment kills around 1.7 million children a year. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the environment’s impact ..