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5 fitness tips to combat physical inactivity for a healthy lifestyle
Lifestyle | June 28, 2024 10:41 ISTKnow five essential fitness tips to combat physical inactivity and promote a healthy lifestyle. Learn effective strategies to stay active and maintain your well-being through simple yet impactful habits.
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'Thank you, Tulsi bhai!': PM Modi's reaction after WHO chief congratulates him on third term
World | June 07, 2024 12:16 ISTPM Modi referred to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as 'Tulsi bhai' at the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit held in Gandhinagar in April last year. Notably, Narendra Modi is set to become the Indian PM for the record third time after the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.
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1.6 million people worldwide fall ill daily due to eating contaminated food: WHO
Health | June 07, 2024 11:40 ISTKnow the alarming global impact of foodborne illnesses with WHO's revelation, 1.6 million affected daily. Learn more about the critical importance of food safety this World Food Safety Day.
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Did Covid-19 reverse decade's worth progress in life expectancy improvements? Here's what WHO said
News | May 28, 2024 15:43 ISTDid COVID-19 reverse a decade's worth of progress in life expectancy improvements? In the latest release of the World Health Organization's 2024 world health statistics report, the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health indicators is starkly evident.
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WHO chief mentions Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India while recalling achievements in 2023
World | May 28, 2024 11:08 ISTWHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the year 2023 was a productive one in boosting access to medicines and other health products. India and the WHO established the world's first Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in 2022 and convened the first global summit on traditional medicine.
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WHO prequalifies second dengue vaccine | Check details
Health | May 16, 2024 19:59 ISTKnow the latest breakthrough in dengue prevention as WHO prequalifies the second dengue vaccine. Uncover the details of this significant advancement in combating a global health threat.
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When is World Health Day 2024? Know about its theme, history, significance, and interesting facts
Lifestyle | April 06, 2024 18:15 ISTKnow about the significance of World Health Day 2024 and its theme, delving into its rich history and global impact. Learn intriguing facts surrounding this annual event dedicated to promoting global health awareness.
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Five people killed in Europe due to 'parrot fever' outbreak | What is it?
World | March 08, 2024 19:01 ISTParrot fever, also known as psittacosis, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci. When a person comes into contact with the bacteria, they can develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.
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JN.1 Covid strain classified as 'variant of interest' by WHO
World | December 19, 2023 22:39 ISTIndia has recorded 288 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 1,970, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The country's Covid case tally is 4.50 crore (4,50,05,364).
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China says 'no unusual pathogen detected' after WHO requests more information on pneumonia outbreak
World | November 24, 2023 11:24 ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it has been monitoring data from the Chinese surveillance system that showed a worrying increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. However, scientists say that they don't signal the start of another global pandemic.
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WHO declares Gaza's al-Shifa hospital a 'death zone' as it uncovers mass grave at entrance
World | November 19, 2023 13:19 ISTCiting the lack of clean water, fuel and medicines, the WHO said that the al-Shifa hospital could no longer admit patients and patients including 32 babies are in extremely critical condition. It reiterated its appeal for an urgent ceasefire to end the "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza.
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Israel-Hamas war: Gaza's largest al-Shifa hospital 'no longer functioning', says WHO
World | November 13, 2023 12:28 ISTThe WHO has joined several global organisations in calling for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza, given the dire humanitarian crisis and the rising death toll in the war. However, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu remains adamant that there could not be a ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages.
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Malaria jab co-developed by Serum Institute of India gets UN nod, WHO chief says 'dreams come true'
World | October 02, 2023 20:56 ISTIn 2021, WHO endorsed the first malaria vaccine in what it described as a “historic” effort to end the devastating toll the mosquito-transmitted disease has on Africa, home to most of the world's estimated 200 million cases and 400,000 deaths.
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WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus praises India's health coverage schemes at G20 Health Ministers' meet
India | August 18, 2023 22:11 IST"I commend India for their steps in advancing Universal Health Coverage and the Ayushman Bharat scheme which is the world 's largest health assurance initiative," said the WHO chief in Gujarat.
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'I like the name..." WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus on being called 'Tulsi bhai' by PM Modi
India | August 17, 2023 6:19 IST" I don't see it only as medicinal, but I think given the climate change we're witnessing now, planting trees is very important... So, I'm happy to be called Tulsi Bhai, given the prominence of the plant," said Ghebreyesus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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New Covid variant EG.5 causes spike in US: Here's all you need to know | EXPLAINED
Health | August 10, 2023 15:10 ISTNew Covid variant EG.5, compared to its parent XBB.1.9.2, has one extra mutation to its spike, at position 465.
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WHO chief scientist hails India's key role in drugs manufacturing, vaccine development during COVID
Fact Check | June 06, 2023 19:14 ISTWHO Chief Scientist Jeremy Farrar, who is attending the third G20 Health Working Group meeting in Hyderabad, praised India for the way it has hosted the G20 presidency despite complications and tensions around the world.
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China records first H3N8 bird flu death I Should India need to worry?
World | April 12, 2023 9:14 ISTNotably, the virus was first traced in North American waterfowl in 2002. It is known to infect horses, dogs and seals.
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'Without full access to information that China has, you cannot...', says WHO chief on COVID origin
World | April 09, 2023 17:11 ISTWHO chief on COVID origin: "Without full access to the information that China has, you cannot say this or that," said Tedros Ghebreyesus in response to a question about the origin of the virus.
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'Until China shares all data on COVID origin, all hypotheses remained on table': WHO Chief
World | April 07, 2023 20:29 IST"Without full access to the information that China has, all hypotheses are on the table. That's why we have been asking China to be cooperative on this," said the WHO chief.
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