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India saw 211 tuberculosis cases per 1,00,000 population in 2016: WHO
According to World Health Statistics 2018 released by World Health Organisation (WHO), India saw estimated 211 cases of tuberculosis (TB) per 1,00,000 people in 2016. India has pledged to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of global target set ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
WHO publishes its first Essential Diagnostics List
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first Essential Diagnostics List, a catalogue of tests needed to diagnose most common diseases along with number of global priority diseases. It aims to address people’s inability to access diagnostic services, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
WHO launches REPLACE campaign to eliminate trans-fat in foods by 2023
World Health Organization (WHO) has launched comprehensive plan “REPLACE” to eliminate industrially-produced artificial trans-fats from global food supply by 2023. The elimination of trans-fats is key to protecting health and saving lives. REPLACE is abbreviated in six strategic actions as ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Cabinet approves accession to WHO protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products
The Union Cabinet has given approval to accede to Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. It will be applicable to both smoking and chewing or smokeless tobacco (SLT) ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
14 of Indian cities figure in World’s 20 most polluted cities list: WHO
According to Global Urban Air Pollution database released by World Health Organisation (WHO), 14 Indian cities have figured in list of world’s 20 most polluted cities in terms of particulate matter PM2.5 levels in 2016. These 14 cities include Delhi, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
25 April: World Malaria Day
The World Malaria Day (WMD) is being observed every year on 25 April across the world to recognise the global efforts to control preventable vector borne disease malaria. It also seeks to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained ..