United Kingdom Bans Smoking for Those Born After 2008; Law to Take Effect from 2027
UK passes landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill banning cigarette sales for people born after 2008. Law to take…
WHO launches regional roadmap for triple elimination of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B
Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia, on Thursday highlighted the significant…
US measles outbreak: WHO issues travel warning amid rising cases
In 2025 itself, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed three major outbreaks. With cases…
WHO recommends potassium-enriched salt substitutes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended replacing regular table salt with potassium-enriched, lower-sodium salt substitutes to address…
WHO report reveals governments deprioritizing health spending
The campaign’s focus for 2024 is on improving financial protection for people everywhere to access health services they…
WHO gives first approval of TB test
WHO prequalification aims to ensure that key health products meet global standards for quality, safety and efficacy.
WHO: Mpox still constitutes a public health emergency of international concern
Canada has also confirmed the first case of Clade I mpox and its public health agency said the…
WHO Flags India as major measles hotspot
Among the 57 nations experiencing large-scale outbreaks, India reported 65,150 cases, making it the second most affected country after…
WHO flags measles outbreak: India second among 57 nations hit
Globally, the incidence of the infection has gone up by 20%, with 10.3 million measles cases recorded in…
WHO Confirms human case pf Bird Flu in India
The child has been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital after struggling…