The World Health Organization has called on countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29. “Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and two or three-wheelers constitute 66% of all reported road traffic deaths in
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WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed reaffirms commitment to support strengthening health sector resilience
Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Saima Wazed has reiterated the World Health Organization's commitment to supporting and strengthening the resilience of Bangladesh's health sector in view of the country's vulnerability to health impacts of climate change. Wazed, who commenced her country visits with her home country Bangladesh after assuming office
Must do all we can against tobacco, vaping: Saima Wazed
In a decisive call to nations within its South-East Asia Region, the World Health Organization (WHO) is emphasizing the urgent need to escalate actions against the consumption of tobacco and the growing trend of e-cigarette use. Despite witnessing a significant drop in tobacco use over the years, the region still
Saima Wazed to assume office of WHO Regional Director today
AP,NEW DELHI The newly elected Regional Director for South-East Asia of World Health Organization (WHO) Saima Wazed, a global mental health expert, will take office for the next five years today. The member states voted to nominate Wazed to the post during a meeting at the 76th session of the WHO Regional