Tag: Public Health

May 16, 2025

In the heart of Nepal, sex workers traverse a challenging landscape filled with stigma, legal hurdles, and the struggle for ...

2024 Nutrition Survey Results – ReliefWeb

Unveiling the 2024 Nutrition Survey: Key Insights and Surprising Trends!

May 16, 2025

The recently unveiled 2024 Nutrition Survey results from ReliefWeb paint a concerning picture of global malnutrition. The data reveals a ...

More babies and mothers are dying in Afghanistan after USAID cuts, midwives say – KSUT Public Radio

Midwives Warn: Rising Maternal and Infant Mortality in Afghanistan Linked to USAID Cuts

May 16, 2025

Recent cuts to USAID funding have sparked a concerning surge in maternal and infant mortality rates in Afghanistan. Midwives are ...

Lao Front for National Development and UNICEF Join Forces to Drive Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign – UNICEF

Empowering a Healthier Future: Lao Front for National Development and UNICEF Launch Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign!

The Lao Front for National Development has teamed up with UNICEF to kick off an exciting nationwide HPV vaccination campaign! ...

USAID cuts hit Indonesia’s fight against HIV/AIDS – DW (English)

USAID Funding Cuts Undermine Indonesia’s Battle Against HIV/AIDS

Recent cuts to USAID funding are casting a shadow over Indonesia's battle against HIV/AIDS. With dwindling resources, health officials are ...

UNICEF Lao (PDR) Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Super Typhoon Yagi): 16 September 2024 – ReliefWeb

Urgent Update: UNICEF’s Humanitarian Response to Super Typhoon Yagi in Lao PDR – September 16, 2024

UNICEF Lao (PDR) has unveiled its Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 in the wake of Super Typhoon Yagi, dated 16 ...

Rise in cancer cases in Brunei: Early detection and prevention crucial – asianews.network

Surge in Cancer Cases in Brunei: The Vital Importance of Early Detection and Prevention

Recent statistics reveal a troubling surge in cancer cases in Brunei, underscoring the critical need for heightened awareness and proactive ...

National Forum Highlights Need for Increased Financing to Improve Nutrition in Lao PDR – UNICEF

Boosting Nutrition in Lao PDR: Key Insights from the National Forum on Financing Solutions

At the recent National Forum, UNICEF passionately highlighted the critical need for increased funding to tackle nutrition challenges in Lao ...

IAEA Strengthens Cooperation in Cancer Care at Europe and Central Asia’s First Anchor Centre in Türkiye – International Atomic Energy Agency

IAEA Boosts Cancer Care Collaboration at Türkiye’s Pioneering Anchor Centre for Europe and Central Asia

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has unveiled an exciting new chapter in cancer care by launching Europe's and Central ...

National Coordination Meeting under the project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through One Health approach in Central Asia” to take place in Turkmenistan – World Health Organization

Join Us in Turkmenistan for a Groundbreaking National Coordination Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and One Health in Central Asia!

The World Health Organization is gearing up to host an exciting National Coordination Meeting in Turkmenistan, centered around the vital ...

Saima Wazed highlights achievements of South East Asia, gives call to end TB on the occasion of World TB Day 2025 – The Tribune India

Saima Wazed Celebrates South East Asia’s Progress and Urges Action to End TB on World TB Day 2025

On World TB Day 2025, Saima Wazed celebrated the remarkable strides made in South East Asia's battle against tuberculosis. She ...

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan taking action to curb sorcery and charlatanism – Eurasianet

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Unite to Combat Sorcery and Charlatanism

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are taking bold steps to tackle the rising tide of sorcery and charlatanism, driven by increasing public ...

Central Asian states contending with HMPV cases – Eurasianet

Central Asian states are grappling with rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory pathogen that poses significant health risks. ...

Kuwait Urges Consumers to Dispose of Iceland Vegetable Lasagna – Arab Times Kuwait News

Kuwait Calls on Consumers to Safely Dispose of Iceland Vegetable Lasagna

Kuwait's health authorities are sounding the alarm! They've issued a crucial warning for consumers to dispose of Iceland's vegetable lasagna ...

Uzbekistan Continues to Lead Central Asian Fertility Rates – Times of Central Asia

Uzbekistan: The Fertility Leader of Central Asia!

Uzbekistan proudly holds the title of the highest fertility rates in Central Asia, boasting an impressive average of 2.8 children ...

Second Human Capital Summit: Lao PDR Commits to Prioritizing Nutrition – World Bank Group

Empowering the Future: Lao PDR Pledges to Make Nutrition a Top Priority at the Second Human Capital Summit

At the Second Human Capital Summit, Lao PDR made a bold commitment to place nutrition at the forefront of its ...

Adapting to a New Reality: Combating Dust Storms in Tajikistan – cabar.asia

Facing the Winds of Change: How Tajikistan is Battling Dust Storms

Dust storms in Tajikistan are on the rise, compelling communities to confront this daunting challenge head-on. In response, they are ...

Philippines Negros Island Region Reports Three Typhoid Fatalities – Vax-Before-Travel

Tragic Toll: Three Lives Lost to Typhoid in the Philippines’ Negros Island Region

The Negros Island Region of the Philippines is facing a serious public health challenge, with three tragic fatalities linked to ...

Nautical birth reflects ongoing maternal challenges in Cambodia – asianews.network

Navigating Maternal Challenges: The Impact of Nautical Births in Cambodia