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February 7, 2026, 03:48 PM - 2 min read
In a joint statement, leaders of UNICEF, WHO and other international agencies condemned the practice and reaffirmed their commitment to end FGM “for every girl and every woman at risk”
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February 3, 2026, 03:25 PM - 7 min read
The US severing its ties with the WHO will cause ripple effects that linger for years to come, with widespread implications for public health. Experts predict that China will use this opportunity to strengthen its position and its global influence, stepping into the power vacuum the US creates by withdrawing.
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January 8, 2026, 08:15 AM - 4 min read
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending US support for 66 organisations, agencies and commissions, including those affiliated with the United Nations that focus on climate, labour and other issues
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December 19, 2025, 07:21 PM - 3 min read
The new South East Asian Regional office complex also houses the WHO India Country Office, marking a significant milestone in India's partnership with the World Health Organisation.
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December 10, 2025, 05:09 PM - 3 min read
The initiative leverages the city's metro network to disseminate messages on women's safety, health, mental well-being, and access to essential services.
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November 22, 2025, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
The announcement was made after no children was detected of poliovirus were detected since 2024.
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November 14, 2025, 03:01 PM - 3 min read
Assam Police recorded a sharp improvement in fitness levels, with only 2.06 per cent of its 73,317 personnel found obese in this year’s BMI test, a steady decline since the drive began in 2023. The force says the programme is helping build a leaner, mission-ready cadre.
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October 29, 2025, 05:32 PM - 4 min read
Doctors have warned that stroke cases are rising sharply among young Indians, linking them to pollution, stress, and lifestyle, and urging AI-led screening for early detection and prevention.
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October 19, 2025, 02:59 PM - 3 min read
Lahore has once again emerged as the world’s most polluted city, with air quality plummeting to hazardous levels and officials deploying anti-smog guns to curb the toxic haze.
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October 15, 2025, 02:50 PM - 4 min read
The Centre is drafting a new law to empower CDSCO with statutory authority, ensuring stricter quality checks and surveillance of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics in India.
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October 9, 2025, 04:38 PM - 4 min read
CDSCO has told WHO that three cough syrups linked to child deaths have been recalled and their production have been stopped, confirming none were exported and that stricter testing norms are being enforced.
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October 9, 2025, 12:13 PM - 3 min read
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought clarification from Indian authorities on whether the cough syrup linked to the deaths of at least 22 children in the country was exported to other nations.
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