Today WHO News | Latest WHO News | Breaking WHO News in English

India Eliminates Trachoma As A Public Health Problem, Says WHO

08 Oct 2024

India has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a significant milestone confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO). What is Trachoma? Trachoma is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, which affects the eyes and is one of the main causes of preventable blindness worldwide. The infection spreads...

Congo Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign Following 859 Deaths This Year

06 Oct 2024

In response to a severe outbreak of mpox, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has initiated a vaccination campaign, two months after the World Health Organization declared the situation a global emergency. The campaign kicked off in the eastern city of Goma, North Kivu province, where health facilities have...

First Mpox Test Approved By WHO To Aid Global Response

04 Oct 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step in addressing the mpox outbreak by approving the first diagnostic test for emergency use. This decision aims to enhance access to crucial medical testing. New Diagnostic Tool On Thursday, WHO approved Abbott Laboratories’ PCR diagnostic test, known as the Alinity...

Jordan Becomes The First Country Verified By WHO For Eliminating Leprosy

19 Sep 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for becoming the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy. This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts, an official release stated. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that...

Bengaluru Airport Implements Mpox Testing Amid Rising Concerns

16 Sep 2024

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has introduced mandatory monkeypox (Mpox) testing for international passengers following the first confirmed case in Delhi. Four dedicated testing kiosks have been set up to screen all incoming international travelers, with an average of 2,000 passengers being tested daily. Passengers arriving from affected countries,...

Delhi Minister: Mpox Patient At LNJP Stable, No Need To Panic

10 Sep 2024

The mpox patient admitted at LNJP Hospital here is in a stable condition, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday. Bharadwaj conducted a surprise inspection of the hospital to assess preparations for dealing with mpox and dengue. "There is one confirmed patient of mpox at LNJP hospital. He has...

As India Becomes Another Country In Asia To Report Suspected Mpox Case, Here Is How The Region Is Responding

08 Sep 2024

A young male patient who recently returned from a country experiencing Mpox (monkeypox) transmission has been identified as a suspected case, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. The patient has been isolated in a designated hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The ministry stated that...

India Reports Suspected Mpox Case, Patient’s Condition Stable

08 Sep 2024

India has reported a suspected Mpox (monkeypox) case involving a young man who recently returned from a country with active Mpox transmission. According to the Union Health Ministry, the patient is in stable condition and has been isolated at a designated hospital. Samples from the patient have been collected and...

WHO Urges South-East Asia To Accelerate Measures To Reduce Road Traffic Deaths Among Youth

03 Sep 2024

The World Health Organization on Monday called on South-East Asia countries to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29. "Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and two or three-wheelers constitute 66 per cent of all reported road traffic deaths in...

Alarm In Pakistan: Peshawar Now Mpox Epicentre With Fifth Case Confirmed

01 Sep 2024

Amid growing concerns over the new strain of mpox virus, Pakistan's Peshawar city has started emerging as the 'epicentre' of the virus, as the fifth mpox case was recorded on Sunday, as per media reports. Details of the Latest Case The latest patient, a 47-year-old man, tested positive after being...

Adjust Font Size

Settings

Reading Mode

Font Size

Language

WHO

India Eliminates Trachoma As A Public Health Problem, Says WHO

Congo Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign Following 859 Deaths This Year

First Mpox Test Approved By WHO To Aid Global Response

Jordan Becomes The First Country Verified By WHO For Eliminating Leprosy

Bengaluru Airport Implements Mpox Testing Amid Rising Concerns

Delhi Minister: Mpox Patient At LNJP Stable, No Need To Panic

As India Becomes Another Country In Asia To Report Suspected Mpox Case, Here Is How The Region Is Responding

India Reports Suspected Mpox Case, Patient’s Condition Stable

WHO Urges South-East Asia To Accelerate Measures To Reduce Road Traffic Deaths Among Youth

Alarm In Pakistan: Peshawar Now Mpox Epicentre With Fifth Case Confirmed

Also Read

Bharat Progress Report 2024: Geological Survey Of India Announced India’s First Lithium Mines In Chhattisgarh

Flash Flood Warning Issued For North Texas As Heavy Rain Soaks Dallas On Christmas Eve

‘Favourable Climate, Fruit-Bearing Trees’ : How Chinese Traveller Described Prayagraj In 644 CE

Olympic Snowboarder Sophie Hediger Dies In Swiss Avalanche Tragedy

Bharat Progress Report 2024: The Average Monthly Data Consumption In India Rose To 20.27 GB