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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicWorld Health Organisation

Topic: World Health Organisation

Covid erased a decade of steady uptick in global life expectancy, says WHO

WHO’s latest statistics showed that both global life expectancy & healthy life expectancy were pushed to 2012 levels between 2019 & 2021, with a drop of 1.8 years & 1.5 years, respectively.

Australia confirms its first human case of bird flu, says child was infected in India

Australia has not released any further information related to the case, but the Union home ministry is in touch with its government.

WHO announces second edition of Week of Quality training program for in vitro diagnostics

The Week of Quality for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) will take place from 15 to 18 April 2024, with a virtual training program, said the World Health Organisation (WHO).

WHO recommends 2nd malaria vaccine — why Oxford-SII shot is likely to cost less, have wider reach

The R21 or Matrix-M vaccine has been developed by scientists at Oxford University & is the 2nd to receive WHO recommendation, after RTS,S or AS01 (brand name Mosquirix), approved in 2021.

WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

The WHO chief also warned that climate change is fueling the breeding of mosquitoes, and incidence of dengue has already risen sharply in recent decades, particularly in the Americas.

WHO says ‘overstretched’ in response due to growing number of health emergencies globally

Professor Walid Ammar, chair of a committee reviewing the WHO's emergency response, said funding and staffing gaps were widening in the face of ever-increasing demands.

‘We will not go back to old cycle of panic’: WHO negotiates new rules to fight future pandemics

WHO already has binding rules known as International Health Regulations, which in 2005 set out countries' obligations where public health events have potential to cross borders.

Houseplants can boost your mental health. Here’s how to pick the right one

Research has linked houseplants to reduced stress, lower blood pressure and an improved state of mind. But which should you choose?

On Camera

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.