Saima Wazed takes charge as WHO South-East Asia Regional Director

Feb 01, 2024

Saima Wazed assumed charge as the Regional Director for the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Thursday.

World witnessing unexpected emergence of Monkeypox: WHO's Dr Poonam Khetrapal

Jul 25, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 25 : Dr Poonam Khetrapal, Regional Director of the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Monday said that the...

Countries have to rebuild health systems when government revenues are under pressure: WHO regional director

Sep 06, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 6 : As the five-day Regional Committee meeting of the WHO South-East Asia Region began on Monday, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh,...

South-East Asia region making strides in universal eye health coverage: WHO Regional Director Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh

Oct 13, 2022

New Delhi [India], October 13 : As October 14 marks World Sight Day, World Health Organization Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said that...

WHO asks countries to recognize importance of investing in primary healthcare

Oct 18, 2022

New Delhi [India], October 18 : The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked countries to recognize the importance of investing in health, particularly in...

WHO South-East Asia region launches regional forum for primary healthcare-oriented health system

Nov 29, 2022

The World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region and partners on Tuesday launched the South-East Asia Regional Forum for Primary Health Care-Oriented Health Systems.