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Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima quits WHO post, a day after it recommended her termination
September 11, 2026 9:28 am
While Wazed resigned Wednesday evening, the WHO told The Indian Express that a recommendation for the termination of her employment had been made a day earlier.
One in 10 Indians faces cancer risk before 75: Here’s what WHO data reveals
July 10, 2026 3:58 am
New global estimates show India's cancer burden is growing rapidly, with breast, oral and cervical cancers leading the rise. The country could see nearly 2.8 million new cases by 2050
Rajasthan maternal deaths: Centre seeks report after WHO asks for info
June 27, 2026 2:17 pm
Sources said the ministry sent a note after the World Health Organization (WHO) sought information from the Indian government on the possible link of spurious oxytocin to the cases.
Why are Delhi’s child feeding practices deteriorating? Key takeaways from NFHS-6
June 08, 2026 2:28 pm
Data shows significant dips in early breastfeeding initiation and dietary diversity for children aged 6-23 months.
Avoid non-essential travel to DRC, Uganda, South Sudan: India issues advisory over Ebola outbreak
May 24, 2026 12:18 pm
The Ebola outbreak has so far resulted in 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases, and 61 of the cases are confirmed.
Ebola watch: Government defers Africa & big cat summits, alerts airports
May 22, 2026 5:05 am
In a joint statement with the African Union, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that after consultations on the “evolving health situation in parts of Africa”, the two sides agreed “it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit at a later date”.
Hantavirus cruise ship crisis: What we know so far as MV Hondius evacuations gather pace
May 10, 2026 10:31 pm
On 2 May, the WHO was made aware of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard the cruise ship. At that time, 147 passengers and crew were onboard, and 34 passengers and crew had previously disembarked.
Hantavirus outbreak raises alarm: Here’s all you need to know
May 07, 2026 2:30 pm
Although the hantavirus cases have created a global concern, the global health agency said that at this stage the “overall public health risk remains low”.
Hantavirus threat: Canary Islands braces for arrival of luxury Dutch cruise after evacuation
May 07, 2026 2:20 pm
The vessel, with around 150 on board, is now headed to Spain's Canary Islands, where it is likely to dock for about three days and undergo more evacuations.
Great loss, self-inflicted problem for America: Lancet editor-in-chief on US's move to quit WHO
January 24, 2026 12:19 am
In India to launch Lancet Commission on a citizen-centred health system, he said the country has made tremendous progress toward its goal of Universal Health Coverage even as several critical gaps remain
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