Tag: WHO
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Misleading Energy Drinks: Telangana HC Directs Authorities to Respond by February 28
Telangana HC allows Endocrine Society to join case against companies mislabelling energy drinks as ORS.
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Visionary Initiative to Revolutionize Rural Healthcare
Central Government to Provide 74 Types of Tests at Primary Health Centers : Preparations to Improve the Health of Rural India: Free Tests Including X-ray, ECG, Liver, and Kidney In a significant move to enhance the health infrastructure in rural India, the Central Government has announced plans to expand medical screening facilities at health centers…
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GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: A Call to Action for a Healthier World
Overview The State of Handwashing – Statistics and Facts Proper Technique of Handwashing Breaking down barriers: Overcoming Challenges to Handwashing Conclusion Global Handwashing Day serves as a reminder of the power of clean hands. We can safeguard vulnerable populations and drastically lower the rate of infectious diseases by encouraging hand hygiene. Make handwashing a habit…
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WHO declares India Trachoma – Free in 2024
The WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia declared India a trachoma-free country in 2024. It stated that “the country had been freed from this disease as a public health problem, thanks to good efforts from the government regarding preventable blindness and eye health for all Indian citizens.” One of the flagship initiatives of the MoHFW,…