WHO urges action on cervical cancer vaccination in South-East Asia, ET HealthWorld

WHO urges action on cervical cancer vaccination in South-East Asia, ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Addressing the rising prevalence of cervical cancer among adolescent girls, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on member countries in the South-East Asia region to intensify efforts to ensure all children receive life-saving vaccines. These vaccines, crucial for protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer, are part of the childhood immunization program. “We …

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Asia-Pacific countries sound alarm and commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance

Asia-Pacific countries sound alarm and commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance

ANI | Updated: May 29, 2024 00:23 IST Geneva [Switzerland], May 29 (ANI): Health leaders from countries and areas of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions sounded the alarm and committed to work together to more effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), WHO informed in a press release on Wednesday.They endorsed …

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