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SCTIMST Partners with WHO to Advance Global HealthTech February 20, 2025 The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to drive the development of health technology innovations aimed at ensuring equitable and affordable healthcare access.

Trump Transition Team Plans US Withdrawal from WHO in Second Term December 24, 2024 Experts reveal that Trump’s transition team is planning an immediate withdrawal from the World Health Organization, raising concerns about its impact on global health cooperation.

India Strengthens Collaboration with WHO for Global Public Health: MoS Patel October 17, 2024 India is boosting global collaboration to harmonize medical device and diagnostic regulations, said Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel.

India's Drug Regulatory Process 95% Digitised: Health Minister October 15, 2024 Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced 95% digitisation of India's drug regulatory processes, boosting transparency and efficiency in drug approvals and quality control.

WHO Approves Single-Dose HPV Vaccine to Fight Cervical Cancer October 9, 2024 WHO has announced that a fourth human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Cecolin, has been prequalified for use in a single-dose schedule.

WHO & TikTok Partner to Enhance Health Communication October 1, 2024 WHO and TikTok announced a year-long collaboration to enhance public access to reliable health information, focusing on countering misinformation and promoting health literacy.

Digital Health Interventions Could Save Over 2 Mn Lives, Says WHO & ITU Report September 25, 2024 A WHO-ITU report highlights that a $0.24 annual investment per patient in digital health could save over 2 million lives from NCDs within a decade.

World Patient Safety Day 2024: Focusing on Diagnostic Safety September 17, 2024 The primary objective of World Patient Safety Day is to raise global awareness about the importance of patient safety within healthcare systems.

Jaishankar Meets WHO Chief Tedros, Discusses India’s Role in Global Health Initiatives September 13, 2024 The External Affairs Minister shared India’s perspectives on the global human rights situation and discussed how various challenges can be effectively addressed.

India Hosts First Policy Makers' Forum to Elevate Global Health Standards August 20, 2024 A major highlight of the forum was the launch of two digital platforms: the IP Online Portal and the Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System software.

India Pledges $85 Mn to Support WHO Global Traditional Medicine Center August 5, 2024 In 2023, India signed a five-year agreement to support WHO’s Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCI) unit.

CEPI & WHO Urge Global Effort for Pandemic Preparedness August 5, 2024 A newly issued report by the WHO R&D Blueprint for Epidemics advocates for a broader research approach.