Page-2 of Topic: World Health Organisation (WHO)
Monkey Pox: Why WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)?
Over 16000 cases of monkeypox have been identified across 75 countries since May 2022. On July 23, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health...
World Hand Hygiene Day
On the 5th of May, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed annually across the planet. This day is observed to increase visibility, global promotion, sustainability, and the importance...
WHO Air Quality Database- 2022 Update
According to the World Health Organisation’s air quality database 2022 update, around 99 percent of the population of the planet breathes air that exceeds the air quality limits...
World Leprosy Day
Every year, the World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January. This year, the day was celebrated on January 30, 2022. It is marked by...
World Braille Day 2022
Every year the World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4. The day is celebrated to spread the importance of braille. It is celebrated by the United Nations...
New Covid-19 variant ‘IHU’
Scientists in France have identified a new and more mutated strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing covid-19 disease. Highlights New virus was identified, when the world is still grappling...
December 27: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27, every year in a bid to raise public awareness on epidemics on all levels and prepare for...
WHO gives emergency approval for Covovax vaccine
On December 17, 2021, World Health Organisation (WHO) gave approval for emergency use of Covovax vaccine for Children. Key Points WHO listed the Covovax as ninth COVID-19 vaccine...
IIT-D develops test to detect Omicron in 90 min
Researchers from IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based test, that can detect Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in 90 minutes. Key Points The...
World Malaria Report 2021
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its World Malaria Report 2021 on December 6, 2021. Key Points In the report, the WHO notes that ‘Global efforts to tackle...
WHO: Omicron Poses Very High Global Risk
On November 29, 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) warned that; the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus called “Omicron” poses very high global risk. Highlights Early evidence shows that,...
