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  Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iranian Supreme Leader who ruled Iran for almost 40 years

  World | March 01, 2026 4:47 IST

  Khamenei was born in July 1939 in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. He grew up in a religious family and studied in a theological school. As a young cleric, he strongly opposed Iran’s US.-backed ruler at the time, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

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  US officially exits World Health Organization, American flag removed from Geneva HQ

  World | January 23, 2026 9:01 IST

  The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending a long-standing partnership following accusations of mismanagement during the Covid-19 crisis. However, Washington has pledged only limited cooperation during the exit process.

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  World Suicide Prevention Day: From policy to people, here's how several nations are tackling crisis

  World | September 10, 2025 8:37 IST

  According to the WHO, suicide remains a critical public health issue worldwide, resulting in over 700,000 deaths annually. Each loss impacts families, communities, and societies deeply, creating significant social, emotional and economic challenges.

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  WHO declares Hepatitis D a cancer threat, calls for wider access to treatment

  Health | August 01, 2025 15:05 IST

  To eradicate viral hepatitis as a public health hazard and lower the number of liver cancer fatalities, the World Health Organization has urged governments and partners to expedite their efforts immediately.

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  WHO sends Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed on leave amid allegations of fraud, forgery

  World | July 14, 2025 8:56 IST

  When asked further about why Saima Wazed was sent on leave, WHO said, "We have no further comment at this time."

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  World No Tobacco Day 2025: Date, theme, history and significance of the day

  Health | May 30, 2025 14:53 IST

  According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 37 million children aged 13-15 years worldwide use tobacco. The day is a global initiative by the WHO to end the use of tobacco. Read on to know the date, theme, history and significance of World No Tobacco Day.

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  WHO members adopt historic pandemic agreement in wake of COVID-19 | Things to know

  World | May 20, 2025 17:14 IST

  WHO member states have adopted the first-ever Pandemic Agreement by consensus at the 78th World Health Assembly. Prompted by the global failures during COVID-19, the agreement aims to strengthen international cooperation in pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response.

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  World Health Day 2025: Date, theme, history and significance of the day

  Health | April 05, 2025 13:34 IST

  World Health Day is observed every year which also marks the foundation of the World Health Organisation (WHO). There is a specific theme that is chosen every year which highlights the priority of public health. Read on to know the date, theme, history and significance of World Health Day 2025.

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  Argentina decides to withdraw from WHO after Trump exit, here's why

  World | February 05, 2025 21:39 IST

  The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for global public health. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has six regional offices. The WHO's purpose is to achieve the highest possible level of health for all people across the world.

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  High blood pressure symptoms: 5 signs of hypertension you can spot on your hands, feet

  Health | January 27, 2025 13:34 IST

  The World Health Organization says that nearly 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. Hence, identifying the condition is important and that can be done by spotting the symptoms. Take a look at the signs of hypertension that can be spotted on your hands and feet.

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  China expresses firm support for WHO after Trump announces withdrawal

  World | January 21, 2025 17:58 IST

  After assuming the office of the United States President, Donald Trump announced withdrawal from the World Health Organisation. Trump had for long alleged the organisation had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises.

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  Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO

  Health | January 08, 2025 20:51 IST

  WHO sheds light on Human metapneumovirus, a seasonal virus circulating in winter and spring. Learn more about this common virus and its impact. Scroll down to know more.

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  WHO chief narrowly escapes aerial bombardment at Sanaa airport seconds before boarding flight

  World | December 27, 2024 8:14 IST

  The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack and called for the respect of international law, emphasizing that civilians and humanitarian workers must never be targeted.

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  Yemen reports 35% of global cholera cases, says WHO

  Health | December 26, 2024 13:23 IST

  The World Health Organisation report says that Yemen reported 249,900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths since the beginning of the year. Read on to know more about the report, symptoms of cholera, its causes and preventive measures.

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  US detects H5N1 bird flu in pig for first time, concerns over potential human threat soars

  World | November 01, 2024 13:28 IST

  The infection happened at a backyard farm in Crook County, in the centre of the state, where different animals share water and are housed together.

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  Tuberculosis returns as world’s top infectious disease killer after COVID-19: WHO

  Health | October 30, 2024 12:44 IST

  Tuberculosis is caused by airborne bacteria, which mostly attack the lungs. Around a quarter of the world's population is thought to have tuberculosis, yet only about 5-10 per cent develop symptoms.

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  WHO validated India to eliminate Trachoma as a public health problem, here's all about eye disease

  Health | October 11, 2024 10:04 IST

  India has achieved another major success in the medical field. After eradicating serious diseases like plague, leprosy, and polio, India has now completely eradicated the serious eye disease trachoma. Know about the disease and its symptoms

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  WHO approves first Mpox vaccine for limited use in select countries

  World | September 13, 2024 21:07 IST

  The MVA-BN vaccine, administered in two doses four weeks apart, has shown up to 82% effectiveness. It will be particularly crucial for curbing mpox outbreaks in Africa.

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  Mpox detected in India: Government confirms first case of monkeypox, says viral strain not present

  India | September 09, 2024 18:49 IST

  The Health Ministry stressed that the current case is an isolated case, similar to the earlier 30 cases reported in India from July 2022 onwards. It clarified that the latest case is not a part of the current public health emergency (reported by WHO) which is regarding clade 1 of mpox.

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  Argentina quarantines ship after mpox suspected in Indian national | WHO' latest update on Monkeypox

  World | August 21, 2024 12:36 IST

  The ship alerted authorities that "one of its crew members of Indian nationality showed cyst-like skin lesions predominantly on the chest and face," the ministry said in a statement, adding the person had been isolated from the rest of the crew.