COVID-19

The text affirms national sovereignty in public health decisions. It states explicitly that nothing in the agreement gives WHO the authority to mandate health measures such as lockdowns, vaccination campaigns, or border closures.

The aim of NHM is to ensure progress towards the goals and targets set out in the National Health Policy, 2017 for ensuring "universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services, accountable and responsive to people's needs".

Coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously” as they are particularly dangerous for at-risk groups including the elderly,...

Post-pandemic Asia is trying to revive its tourism revenues. But overtourism is taking a toll on the environment and local life. Sustainable tourism needs...

The inauguration ceremony, held at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, witnessed the unveiling of the Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection...

Zoonoses represent a critical intersection between human and animal health, underscoring the necessity of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental...

Sir Patrick Vallance was, however, optimistic about the Pandemic Preparedness Treaty that the World Heath Organisation is advocating for to foster an all-of-government and all-of-society...

The health minister highlighted the need to acknowledge existing fault lines in the Global Health Architecture and the importance of building an inclusive, agile...