WHO launches newborn screening initiative in Southeast Asia

Mar 05, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the implementation guidance in the Southeast Asia Region, emphasizing universal screening of newborns for hearing impairment, eye...

"Antimicrobial resistance remains a major threat to global health," says WHO Southeast Asia Director

Nov 18, 2024

AMR remains a major threat to global health, affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide

World Health Organisation appeals to prevent the heartbreak of drowning, save lives

Jul 26, 2024

Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia, appealed to everyone on Thursday, July 25, to save lives and prevent the heartbreak of drowning.

"Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps": WHO Southeast Asia Director calls for diabetes management on World Diabetes Day

Nov 14, 2024

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Thursday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia, highlighted the urgent need...

Chinese criminal syndicates major problem in Southeast Asia

May 04, 2022

Naypyidaw [Myanmar], May 4 : The Chinese criminal syndicates active in areas on the border between Cambodia and Thailand are turning out to be...

India-Myanmar aim to deepen and expand trade post COVID-19

Jun 15, 2020

Singapore, June 15 : Myanmar is seen by some business people as the last trade frontier to conquer in Southeast Asia, maybe even Asia.