Tag: Public Health

The Secretary-General of ASEAN recently met with the Minister of Health of Brunei Darussalam to discuss regional health initiatives and ...

Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Assistant Director-General, visited Kuwait to strengthen collaborations in public health and disease prevention. Her discussions ...

Indonesia's recent ban on plastic waste imports, aimed at reducing environmental pollution, faces skepticism regarding its enforcement. Critics question the ...

An Air India flight returning to the US was compelled to turn back due to severely clogged lavatories, as reported ...

The World Health Organization’s Western Pacific Region Office (WKC) has facilitated a study tour for Brunei Darussalam officials in Japan. ...

In 2024, Bangladesh's air quality ranking improved, moving from the worst to the second worst globally, according to The Business ...

A recent CEPR study highlights survey mode effects on youth mental health in Asia and the Middle East. Findings suggest ...

The FAO and Tajikistan have unveiled a new initiative aimed at developing locally relevant dietary guidelines. This collaboration seeks to ...

Mongolia's government faces criticism for its contradictory statements on air pollution control. While officials pledge to tackle the crisis with ...

As of September 16, 2024, the World Food Programme (WFP) reports significant flooding in Lao PDR, exacerbating food insecurity and ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially handed over essential medical equipment to bolster emergency medical services in Lao PDR. ...

In a significant initiative, China and UNICEF are collaborating to enhance maternal and child health in Lao PDR. This partnership ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has signed pivotal agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to bolster national health priorities. ...

In Lao PDR, the World Health Organization is pioneering the integration of climate and health data to predict disease outbreaks. ...

Egypt and Armenia are seeking to enhance cooperation in the health sector, focusing on shared challenges and potential partnerships. Discussions ...

The WHO Western Pacific Region has released its Dengue Situation Update Number 718, dated March 6, 2025. The report highlights ...

In Tajikistan, a new national training initiative by UNODC aims to enhance drug treatment standards. The program focuses on equipping ...

Many Nepali migrant workers face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, despite their vital contributions abroad. Limited insurance coverage, high treatment ...

UNICEF warns that toxic air pollution poses a severe threat to children’s health across East Asia and the Pacific. The ...

As of February 2025, Iraq faces ongoing challenges including economic instability, security concerns, and humanitarian needs. International agencies continue to ...