The World Health Organisation has issued its first recommendation on doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (doxyPEP) for preventing bacterial STI, marking a significant step towards expanding evidence-based STI prevention options for vulnerable populations.
WHO | 30/05/2026 | By News Bureau
WHO Unveils Three Product Profiles For Next-Generation Antibiotics
The World Health Organization has released three new Target Product Profiles (TPPs) aimed at guiding the development of antibacterial medicines to combat drug-resistant bacteria responsible for severe infections such as bloodstream infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and meningitis.
WHO | 12/03/2026 | By Darshana | 229
WHO, WTO and WCO Update Global Customs Codes to Fast-Track Vaccine Shipments by 2028
New customs codes under HS 2028 aim to improve global tracking and faster clearance of vaccines and essential medical supplies during health emergencies.
WHO | 04/02/2026 | By News Bureau | 134
WHO Updates HIV Treatment and TB Prevention Guidelines
New WHO recommendations strengthen antiretroviral therapy choices, vertical HIV transmission management and TB preventive treatment to improve outcomes and accelerate progress toward ending AIDS globally.
WHO | 08/01/2026 | By News Bureau | 246
WHO and AYUSH Ministry Hold Technical Meet on Integrating AYUSH into Global Health Standards
WHO and Ministry of AYUSH held a technical meeting to advance the integration of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) systems into global health standards, laying the groundwork for a Traditional Medicine (TM) module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), with India supporting the required financial and technical frameworks.
WHO | 22/12/2025 | By News Bureau | 135
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Closing Ceremony of 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s leadership in traditional healthcare, the global impact of yoga and the establishment of key WHO institutions in Jamnagar and Delhi
WHO | 20/12/2025 | By News Bureau | 141
WHO and Bayer Renew Partnership to Combat NTDs
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed their partnership to combat Chagas disease, sleeping sickness, and taeniasis, with Bayer pledging USD 9.45 million to support WHO’s efforts through 2030.
WHO | 06/11/2025 | By Dineshwori | 286
WHO launches Global Clinical Trials Forum
The Forum responds to World Health Assembly resolution WHA75.8, which called on WHO to improve the quality and coordination of clinical trials to generate high-quality evidence for health decision-making.
WHO | 08/10/2025 | By Dineshwori | 197
WHO Prequalifies Shanchol Oral Cholera Vaccine
Shanchol remains the only oral cholera vaccine manufactured in India with WHO prequalification, underscoring India’s critical role in ensuring continuity of global supply.
WHO | 07/10/2025 | By Dineshwori | 474
Taiwan MOHW Approves ACRO Biomedical's ABCcolla Collagen Ophthalmic Matrix
According to WHO, over 20 million people suffer from blindness due to corneal injuries or infections, yet only around 100,000 corneal transplants are performed annually, leading to a severe shortage.
WHO | 14/04/2025 | By Abha | 331
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