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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: November 25

November 25, 2020

Every year, the International Day for Elimination of violence against women is marked by the United Nations on November 25. The day is celebrated to create awareness that women around the world are subjected to domestic violence, rape and other ..

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WHO: For the first time commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally

November 17, 2020

During its closing day of 73rd World Health Assembly, on November 17, 2020, the World Health Organization released the “Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer”. The international organization aims to reduce more than 40% of new cases ..

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November 17: National Epilepsy Day

November 17, 2020

Every year, the National Epilepsy Day is celebrated on November 17. The day is celebrated to create awareness about epilepsy. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder. It results in recurrent fits or seizures. The seizures occur due ..

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WHO warns about a New and Dangerous phase of COVID-19

June 20, 2020

Following reports of relaxation in lockdown by various major economies around the world, on 19th June 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this could lead to a new and dangerous phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. As people ..

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Low Cost Covid-19 Diagnostic Kits developed by IIT Guwahati

June 19, 2020

In association with the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and RR Animal Healthcare Limited, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, kits for diagnosing Covid-19 has been developed by using material that is available in the local market. ..

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India joins virtual Global Vaccine Summit

June 4, 2020

India is to join the UK-led virtual Global Vaccine Summit. India will be one among the 50 countries participating at the summit. Highlights The summit is being held to raise at least 7.4 billion USD of funds for GAVI, the ..

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WHO resumes Hydroxychloroquine Study

June 4, 2020

On June 4, 2020, the World Health Organization resumed its clinical trials on exploring whether the Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) drug is effective in treating COVID-19. Highlights The clinical trial on Malaria Drug HCQ was earlier put on hold by the World ..

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Khelo India Community Coach Development Programme

June 2, 2020

On June 2, 2020, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijju inaugurated the India Community Coach Development Programme Highlights The India Community Coach Development Programme is a 25-day long programme for community coaches and PE teachers all over ..

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WHO suspended Hydroxycloroquine trials

May 28, 2020

The World Health Organization recently suspended its trials on the efficacy of the drug Hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19. The HCQ trial is one of the four mega trials initiated by the organization. Mega Trials The four mega trials include HCQ, ..

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World Vape Day to be observed on May 30

May 28, 2020

The World Vape Day is to be observed on May 30 all over the world. It aims to increase awareness on e-cigarettes and help smokers that are unable to quit smoking. India will also observe World Vape Day on May ..

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