Addis Ababa, June 29: In response to the escalating Ebola outbreak in Africa, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Ugandan government have launched the ‘Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team’ (IMS Team). The initiative aims to strengthen the continent’s capacity to address health emergencies. … Read more
New Delhi, May 9: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the global community that there is no need to panic over the hantavirus, emphasizing that it is not akin to a second COVID-19 pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressed concerns on social media, stating, “I understand that you are worried.” He acknowledged … Read more
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare presided over a meeting of the Bureau of the Executive Board as Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), virtually. The Bureau also includes the Vice Chairs of the Executive Board and the Director General of WHO. Observer participants and senior … Read more
