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World Health Organization

Centre holds high-level meeting on Covid, asks states to ramp up genome sequencing

Amid the detection of newer variants of coronavirus globally, the Centre on Monday held a high-level meeting and asked states to ramp up whole genome sequencing of positive samples and keep a close watch on the global variants.

21 August 2023, 16:13 IST

Centre holds high-level meeting on Covid, asks states to ramp up genome sequencing

Centre holds high-level meeting on Covid, asks states to ramp up genome sequencing

Centre holds high-level meeting on Covid, asks states to ramp up genome sequencing

21 August 2023, 16:13 IST

India has rich history of traditional medicine, says WHO chief Ghebreyesus

The Director-General of the World Health Organization was speaking after inaugurating WHO’s first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in Gandhinagar as part of the G20 Health Minister’s Meetings commenced at the Mahatma Mandir convention centre.

17 August 2023, 10:35 IST

India has rich history of traditional medicine, says WHO chief Ghebreyesus

India has rich history of traditional medicine, says WHO chief Ghebreyesus

India has rich history of traditional medicine, says WHO chief Ghebreyesus

17 August 2023, 10:35 IST

Drowning deaths under-reported, non-health sector data can be relevant in drowning prevention: Study

According to World Health Organization (WHO), drowning claims over 2.36 lakh lives each year, making it a top 10 cause of death for children and youth aged one to 24 years.

13 August 2023, 06:37 IST

Drowning deaths under-reported, non-health sector data can be relevant in drowning prevention: Study

Drowning deaths under-reported, non-health sector data can be relevant in drowning prevention: Study

Drowning deaths under-reported, non-health sector data can be relevant in drowning prevention: Study

13 August 2023, 06:37 IST

WHO flags contaminated India-made syrup in Iraq

The UN agency said the batch of the syrup, branded Cold Out, was obtained from a location in Iraq and was submitted for laboratory analysis. It was manufactured by Fourrts Laboratories Pvt. Ltd for Dabilife Pharma Pvt. Ltd

07 August 2023, 17:06 IST

WHO flags contaminated India-made syrup in Iraq

WHO flags contaminated India-made syrup in Iraq

WHO flags contaminated India-made syrup in Iraq

07 August 2023, 17:06 IST

WHO stamp for St John's, Canada institute's polypill

With its inclusion in WHO’s EML, polypill is expected to be included in India’s essential medicines list as well, and possibly in the country’s public health programmes later.

29 July 2023, 22:40 IST

WHO stamp for St John's, Canada institute's polypill

WHO stamp for St John's, Canada institute's polypill

WHO stamp for St John's, Canada institute's polypill

29 July 2023, 22:40 IST

Indian cough syrup sold in Iraq contains poison: Report

It’s the fifth time in a year that testing has found an Indian exporter’s drugs to contain excessive levels of ethylene glycol.

28 July 2023, 08:54 IST

Indian-made cough syrup sent to Iraq contains toxic chemicals, test shows

Indian-made cough syrup sent to Iraq contains toxic chemicals, test shows

Indian cough syrup sold in Iraq contains poison: Report

28 July 2023, 08:54 IST

Aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen': WHO

The International Agency for Research on Cancer said aspartame was a 'possible carcinogen'.

14 July 2023, 04:03 IST

Aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen': WHO

Aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen': WHO

Aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen': WHO

14 July 2023, 04:03 IST

How aspartame got on WHO cancer research arm's agenda

The designation as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' will provide an incentive to fund more rigorous research into the safety question, toxicology and cancer experts say.

13 July 2023, 11:11 IST

How aspartame made the agenda of the WHO's cancer research arm

How aspartame made the agenda of the WHO's cancer research arm

How aspartame got on WHO cancer research arm's agenda

13 July 2023, 11:11 IST

Poisoned cough syrup reveals gaps in Indian regulation

The global market promises better access to healthcare for the world’s poor — along with new risks.

11 July 2023, 06:49 IST

Poisoned cough syrup traced to India reveals gaps in regulation

Poisoned cough syrup traced to India reveals gaps in regulation

Poisoned cough syrup reveals gaps in Indian regulation

11 July 2023, 06:49 IST

Centre mulling its own standards on sweeteners: Report

FSSAI, meanwhile, is said to be conducting a comprehensive scientific study of non-sugar sweeteners and aspartame.

07 July 2023, 15:41 IST

Centre mulling its own standards on artificial sweeteners: Report

Centre mulling its own standards on artificial sweeteners: Report

Centre mulling its own standards on sweeteners: Report

07 July 2023, 15:41 IST