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WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus praises India for healthcare initiatives

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WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus praises India for healthcare initiatives

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, lauded India on Friday for expanding health coverage and programmes.While speaking at the G20 Health Ministers’ Meeting’s opening ceremony in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Dr. Tedros made the comments. Dr. Tedros praised India for hosting the G20 Summit with courteous hospitality and visionary leadership at the outset … Read more

Aurobindo Pharma’s Shares Surge on Plan to Launch HIV Tablet

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Aurobindo Pharma

Aurobindo Pharma‘s shares experienced a surge in value as the company revealed its intention to launch a groundbreaking tablet aimed at treating HIV in low-to-middle income countries. The tablet, named pLAD, is set to provide a critical solution for children living with HIV, particularly those weighing between 6 kg and 25 kg and aged three … Read more

WHO and Ministry of Ayush to Host Inaugural Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

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WHO

The inaugural global summit on traditional medicine is set to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on August 17-18. Co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush, this event aims to leverage India’s extensive expertise in traditional medicine. The summit will provide a platform for experts and practitioners to explore the latest … Read more

WHO Revises Guidelines on Fats and Carbohydrates for Good Health

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its dietary guidelines on fats and carbohydrates, focusing on reducing the risk of unhealthy weight gain and noncommunicable diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The new guidelines include recommendations on saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake, total fat intake, and carbohydrate intake for both adults … Read more

Uzbekistan claims 18 children dead after consuming cough syrup made in Noida

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Uzbekistan claims 18 children dead after consuming cough syrup made in Noida

India on Tuesday launched an inquiry into a Noida-based drugs manufacturer after deaths of 18 children in Uzbekistan were linked to a syrup the firm made, according to people familiar with the matter. The State Security Service of the Central Asian nation announced it had started a criminal probe in the matter, reported the SSS … Read more