Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to gaps in immunization and surveillance

In the WHO Western Pacific Region, measles cases reached up to 255% from 2022 to 2023, increased by gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance,...

Nipah Virus infection in Bangladesh – update

In Bangladesh, Nipah virus (NiV) outbreaks are seasonal with cases reported each year from December to April, and they are generally correlated to date...

WHO initiative to strengthen epidemiological sector in the South-East Asian region

To strenghten response capacities to health emergencies, WHO and its member countries in South-East Asia Region are prioritizing enhancing field epidemiology workforce. In the...

Russia, Venezuela discuss cooperation on peaceful use of nuclear

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil that they had discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in a range of...

Preparations begin for new Chinese Nuclear Power Plant

A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of the first phase of the Jinqimen nuclear power plant in Ningbo,...

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