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Saima Wazed Appointed WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia

Speaking about her priorities, Wazed said, “The first of these is a strong focus on mental health….a long-neglected area…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board in Geneva has

January 24, 2024

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WHO weighs AI risks, benefits for healthcare

In generative AI, algorithms trained on data sets can be used to produce new content….reports Asian Lite News Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses,

January 19, 2024

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Vivek Murthy Renamed US Ambassador to WHO Board

The 46-year-old’s nomination was re-sent as his confirmation to the position had been pending in the Senate since October 2022….reports Asian Lite News Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been named again

January 10, 2024

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UAE President, WHO Chief Discuss Health Challenges in Gaza

The WHO Director-General congratulated His Highness on the successful hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the UAE at the end of last year….reports Asian Lite News President His Highness

January 3, 2024

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WHO sounds warning on Sudan health crisis

Since the conflict broke out in April, the violence has killed more than 12,000 people, according to a conservative estimate by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project…reports Asian Lite News

December 29, 2023

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Gaza Population in Peril, Says WHO

WHO Chief has urged the international community to take urgent steps to alleviate the grave peril facing the population of Gaza…reports Asian Lite News Citing acute hunger and desperation throughout the war-torn

December 28, 2023

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MoHAP, WHO Join Hands to Boost Healthcare Surveillance

The workshop provided training on how to analyse national indicators of non-communicable diseases and their associated risk factors…reports Asian Lite News The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with the

December 28, 2023

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WHO Chief Alerts Gaza’s Disease Danger

Ghebreyesus went on to say that on top of all this, there was “heightened risk of disease outbreaks”….reports Asian Lite News Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday

November 29, 2023

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EU Pledges €10M For Afghanistan’s Healthcare

The European Union (EU) said the funding will improve preparedness and response systems for future disease outbreaks as well as health and nutrition emergencies, reports Asian Lite News In order to support

November 24, 2023

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WHO: China Detects No Novel Pathogens in Respiratory Cases

Some of these increases are occurring earlier in the season than usual, although this is not surprising given the easing of COVID-19 limitations, as seen in other nations…reports Asian Lite News Following

November 24, 2023

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