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15 April 2020

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Government of India and WHO partnership further strengthened to overcome the COVID-19 challenge

17 December 2019

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National Review Meeting of State Plans on Climate Change and Human Health

19 February 2020

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UNEP and WHO organize a consultation on ‘The Environment and Health Initiative.’

16 December 2019

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TB Quest awards hosted to recognize path-breaking innovations

7 February 2020

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National Conference on Provision of Potable Drinking Water in Quality-affected Areas

12 December 2019

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International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2019 commemorated with the theme ‘Keep the Promise’: Accelerating India’s Journey towards UHC

5 May 2020

Midwives - central to providing quality care to mothers and newborns during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

27 April 2020

Children administered life-saving vaccines during routine immunization in Assam and Tripura

25 April 2020

Malaria reduction efforts continue in Chhattisgarh amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

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4 May 2020

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Promote hand hygiene to save lives and combat COVID-19

29 April 2020

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WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines

21 April 2020

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WHO condoles death of staff in Myanmar, condemns targeting of health workers involved in COVID19 response

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15 May 2019

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In its quest to eliminate malaria, India focuses on Odisha and the tribal states

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