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World Health Assembly passes historic resolution on climate change & health, urging countries to take action

India, June 1 -- The resolution marks the WHO's commitment to encourage support for implementing policies and strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on health The World Health Assembly ... Read More


World Health Assembly approves resolution that calls for mental health support to be included in emergency responses

India, May 30 -- Authors of the draft expressed concern at the continued discrimination and stigma suffered by victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters The World Health Assembly on May 29 app... Read More


Agreement on sharing pathogen access unlikely at World Health Assembly, may delay pandemic treaty

India, May 29 -- Even after two years of negotiations, countries have not reached a consensus on the finer details of the pandemic agreement The World Health Assembly has its work cut out as it meets... Read More


COVID-19 pandemic erased decade of gains in life expectancy, NCDs deaths on the rise: World Health Statistics Report

India, May 24 -- New Pandemic Agreement important not only to strengthen global health security, but to protect long-term investments in health and promote equity within and between countries Globall... Read More


Food labels misleading, India's new dietary guidelines warn

India, May 9 -- Advisory cautions against 'sugar-free' foods, protein powder; urges consumers to read detailed information on packaging T he recently released dietary guidelines by the Indian Council... Read More