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WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund

New Delhi, February 10: The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Monday thanked Nepal's Ministry of Health and Populationfor contributing Nepalese Rupees (NRs) 1,500,000, approximately USD 11,000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies, an official statement said.

'Broadway' poster artist David Edward dies at 83

Los Angeles, February 5: David Edward Byrd, the artist behind psychedelic posters for 'Jimi Hendrix', 'The Who', and the 'Grateful Dead', has passed away at the age of 83, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

PM Modi's obesity fight backed by Akshay Kumar, WHO, and Medical Experts

New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a national effort to combat obesity and reduce oil consumption. Speaking at the 38th National Games in Dehradun, he emphasised the importance of regular exercise, a balanced diet, and a 10 per cent reduction in daily oil consumption. The call has been supported by doctors, sportspersons, and various public figures, including actor Akshay Kumar, according to the official statement.

Doctors, WHO, sportspersons endorse PM Modi's call to fight obesity in India

New Delhi, Jan 31: Amid rising levels of obesity -- a precursor to a host of diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and cancers -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent clarion call to fight obesity and reduce oil consumption has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), doctors and sportspersons from across India.

Zoonotic infections threat to human health: WHO ex chief scientist

Kochi, Jan 24: Highlighting major challenges to human health amid a series of issues, including climate change and anti-microbial resistance, Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Friday said that most of the emerging viral threats are zoonotic infections transmitted from animals to humans.

India's WPI inflation edges up to 2.37 pc in December

New Delhi, Jan 14: The annual rate of inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) edged up to 2.37 per cent for the month of December, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to figures released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Tuesday.