Tag: World Health Organisation

Cancer is a major cause of deaths across the world. In the year 2018, cancer was the second leading cause of death globally, accounting...

India has been battling tuberculosis for decades, with the disease claiming thousands of lives every year. Despite government efforts that have certainly yielded remarkable...

World Health Day is recognized and celebrated on April 7th every year. The day is commemorated each year to support the World Health Organization's...

31st May is observed as World No Tobacco Day across the world. The day is observed each year to inform the public about the...

The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. With...

Road crashes still contribute to the most number of deaths in the world. According to a report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO),...

India has, historically, had a very low rate of organ donation. Although this number has improved over the past three-four years, the country still has a...

57% of the world’s countries collect blood through unpaid volunteers. Unpaid, voluntary blood donors ensure a standard base and safe blood transfusions, in times of need. One unit of blood can help several patients.