What is World Health Assembly (WHA) all about?
What is World Health Assembly (WHA)? World Health Assembly simply means the gathering of representatives from all the WHO member states where they discuss particularly […]
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What is ICD (International Classification of Diseases)?
What is ICD (International Classification of Diseases)? ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems), shortly known as International Classification of Diseases […]
MDGs Vs SDGs: 17 Differences
What are Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were the eight international development goals for the year 2015. The Millennium Summit of the […]
Metabolic Risk Factors of NCDs !!
What are Metabolic Risk Factors? Metabolic refers to biochemical process involved in the normal functioning of the body. Metabolic risk factors are the most common […]
‘Systems Thinking’ for Health System Strengthening !
What is ‘Systems Thinking’ in Health? Systems thinking is a comprehensive way of looking at all the building blocks/components of health system together. Systems thinking […]
Effect of Humanitarian Emergencies on health, food and nutrition !
What is Humanitarian Emergency? A humanitarian emergency is an event or series of events that represent a critical threat to the health, safety, security or […]
Rising Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs: Reasons for Increase, Its Benefits and Limitations !
What is Over The Counter Drugs? Over The Counter drugs, also known as OTC are the drugs/medicines sold without prescription They are also known as […]
Task Shifting: What Is Task Shifting and Why is it Needed?
What is Task Shifting? According to World Health Organization, Task shifting means, “the rational re‐distribution of tasks among health workforce teams. Specific tasks are moved, […]
Privatization in Health Care Services !!
Introduction: Simply, privatization in health care means involvement of private sector (private hospitals, clinics etc.) in health care services. It refers to the transfer of the […]
What is Global Gag Rule (Mexico City Policy)?
What is Global Gag Rule (Mexico City Policy)? Global Gag Rule (GGR) Policy states that the organization that receives fund from US would no more […]