World Health Organisation

The world isn’t prepared for the next pandemic

May 20, 2026 1:04 am

The Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that containing infectious disease requires sustained investment in healthcare, scientific cooperation, and international collaboration

What is Ebola virus? WHO declares emergency amid DR Congo-Uganda outbreak

May 19, 2026 9:16 pm

Ebola outbreak has triggered a global health concern as WHO monitors rising suspected cases and deaths reported in Congo and Uganda.

CPWD officer held for graft in WHO, BSF facilities’ construction

April 03, 2026 4:49 am

Vijaykumar Babulal Meena, an Assistant Engineer (Class-2) with the CPWD’s Electric branch in Jamnagar, was caught red-handed and arrested.

19 men donated blood at a Lucknow camp — all test positive for Hepatitis B over a week later

March 09, 2026 7:22 pm

As a precautionary measure, officials said fresh tests are being carried out to recheck the result and ascertain the viral load.

Not just insurance, Indians need universal healthcare

December 16, 2025 7:59 am

A commitment to public spending is an important aspect of strengthening primary and secondary care. East Asian and several Southeast Asian countries have robust public systems with a private presence in provisioning

WHO raises medical alert about the three cough syrups linked to MP children deaths: Why is this significant?

October 14, 2025 12:05 pm

This is the fifth alert by the WHO for syrups made in India

Three cough syrups flagged for dangerously high DEG levels: Here’s all you need to know

October 09, 2025 6:34 pm

Testing by state drug regulators reveal gaps in regulatory and inspection processes

Knowledge Nugget: Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report – Must know insights for UPSC Exam

June 26, 2025 1:36 pm

The recently released Global Tobacco Epidemic report identifies India among the countries having best-practice-level graphic health warning labels in 2024. What is this report all about? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the top tobacco-producing countries.

India scores high in graphic health warnings, cessation bans: WHO report on global tobacco use

June 24, 2025 5:29 am

Currently, 110 countries with a total of five billion people are protected by strong graphic health warnings. This is an increase of 101 countries and 4.7 billion people since 2007

About 56% of men who suffered heart attack were current smokers: Study

May 31, 2025 10:46 am

Prof Rajesh Vijayvergiya, Department of Cardiology at PGI, emphasises the role of cardiologists in promoting tobacco cessation to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

How pollution killed over 1 lakh children in 2016: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

Over 1.25 lakh children in India below the age of five died in 2016 due to the impact of polluted air and almost one in five children who die from toxic air exposure across the world is from India, a new study by the World Health Organisation has sai

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm