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May 29, 2024 5:05 PM

Government advises caution amidst ongoing heatwave conditions

As summer temperatures rise, the Government of India has issued important guidelines to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat. Here are the key tips to stay safe: Avoid Direct Sunlight The sun is strongest during midday. To pr...

May 29, 2024 4:23 PM

India has capacity score of 86% to detect, assess, report and respond to health emergencies: health secretary

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra addressed the Plenary Session of the 77th World Health Assembly of WHO in Geneva on Wednesday. His speech centered on India's strides in healthcare, global collaborations, and commitments to achieving universal h...

May 29, 2024 9:17 AM

IMD forecasts heat wave to severe heat wave conditions over Northwest and Central India to reduce

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. These conditions are very likely to prevail in Jammu, Himachal...

May 28, 2024 7:15 PM

Apurva Chandra appointed as Chairperson of Committee A of 77TH WHA event

Apurva Chandra, Union health secretary, Government of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA), announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Committee A of WHA, the event sch...

May 28, 2024 3:50 PM

Wipro to develop AI driven tech to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease

Wipro announced partnership with the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru to develop a personal care engine to reduce and manage the risk of cardiovascular disease by utilizing AI, the company informed t...

May 28, 2024 11:19 AM

WHO chief mentions Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India addressing World Health Assembly

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday mentioned the Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India, and the first global summit on traditional medicine, organised by the WHO and co-hosted by th...

May 27, 2024 11:13 PM

Union Health Secretary Chairs High-Level WHO South-East Asia Meeting

Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, chaired a high-level meeting on "Advancing Health and Well-Being of Billions in WHO South-East Asia Region" at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The meeting was co-hosted by WHO SEARO and the Government...

May 27, 2024 9:49 PM

WHO chief Tedros ‘confident’ of eventual pandemic treaty deal

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday voiced confidence that countries would one day reach a deal on a pandemic accord after failing to produce an agreement last week, although health officials warned it could take years. Health offici...

May 27, 2024 4:55 PM

WHO launches new fundraising effort to raise $7 billion for global health challenges

The World Health Organization has launched a new 'Investment Round' to raise $7 billion in funds. This coincides with the start of the 77th World Health Assembly on Monday at the headquarters of the 194-member UN agency. At a media briefing last wee...

May 27, 2024 9:01 AM

Health Ministry advises employers to take essential heat safety measures at workplace

Amid rising heatwave, the Ministry of Health, has advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace. In a social media post, Health Ministry said from providing hydration stations to scheduling outdoor tasks during cooler hour...

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