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Hot beverages can cause esophageal cancer: WHO
Recently released report of World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that hot drinks (beverages) consumed at temperatures above 65 Celsius can cause esophageal cancer. The report was based on the study conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
14 June: World Blood Donor day
The World Blood Donor Day is being observed across the world on 14 June to raise the public awareness about the need for safe blood donation. Observance of the day seeks to spread awareness about the need for safe and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Thailand becomes first Asian country to eliminate mother to child HIV: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Thailand has become the first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission. In this regard, Thailand’s Minister of Health was presented with the certificate of validation during a ceremony, which took place ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
India inks Project Collaboration Agreement with WHO to promote traditional medicine
India has signed a historic Project Collaboration Agreement (PCA) with World Health Organization (WHO) for cooperation on promoting the quality, safety and effectiveness of service provision in traditional and complementary medicine. The PCA aims at supporting WHO in the development ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Delhi no longer most polluted city in the world
As per recently released World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Urban Air Quality Database for 2016, Delhi is no longer most polluted in the world in terms of air quality. The dirtiest air was recorded at Zabol City in Iran, which has ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
25 April: World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day (WMD) is being observed annually 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 political commitment ..