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World AMR Awareness Week – 2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health threat. It occurs when microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to standard treatments. This evolution makes infections harder to manage. The result is an increased risk of disease spread, severe illness, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention
During the 76th meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA), a significant alliance was established to tackle a pressing global public health issue – drowning prevention. With over 90% of drowning deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, this alliance ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
76th World Health Assembly
The 76th World Health Assembly, a significant global health event, is scheduled to be held from May 21 to May 30 in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual assembly serves as a platform for representatives from all member states of the World ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
75th Edition of the World Health Assembly
From 22nd to 28th May 2022, the 75th World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the first in-person Health Assembly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What is the theme of this year’s health assembly? “Health for ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Pandemic treaty
Pandemic treaty is a proposed treaty to be better prepared for any future pandemics like the COVID-19. About the treaty It is to prevent future pandemics and to improve the preparedness and response in case of occurrence of any pandemic. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Union Health Minister chairs 74th World Health Assembly
Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chairman of WHO Executive Board, Dr Harsh Vardhan, chaired 74th World Health Assembly in virtual mode on May 24, 2021. Highlights Director-General of World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros, also participated in the event. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
What is IA 2030?
The IA 2030 is Immunisation Agenda 2030. It was launched by World Health Organisation, GAVI and the UNICEF. It has been titled as the “A Global Strategy to leave No One Behind”. It aims to maximise lifesaving impact of vaccines. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
October 10: World Mental Health Day
Every year, the World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. The day was first initiated by World Federation for Mental Health. The day is marked by several International organisations spread all over the world. In some countries like ..