World witnessing unexpected emergence of Monkeypox: WHO's Dr Poonam Khetrapal

Jul 25, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 25 : Dr Poonam Khetrapal, Regional Director of the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Monday said that the...

Traditional medicine can improve people-centred health care: WHO's Poonam Khetrapal Singh

Aug 13, 2023

"The traditional systems of medicine have the potential to improve health, wellness, and people-centred health care. WHO has been collaborating with member countries in...

WHO's Poonam Khetrapal Singh calls for collective action towards 'integration of traditional medicine'

Aug 17, 2023

Singh, while speaking to ANI, said, "WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will look new at the vast potential and applications of traditional medicine amidst...

Rapidly spreading Monkeypox cases is matter of concern: WHO's Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh

Jul 24, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 24 : Expressing concern over rapidly spreading cases of Monkeypox, the first Indian elected as Regional Director of World Health...

WHO South-East Asia region marks '16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women'

Nov 27, 2023

WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh highlighted that almost 1 in 3 women worldwide experiences physical and/or sexual violence in...

Will India's New Peace Legacy Emerge? 'Sai Baba Peace Awards' Launched in Washington D.C.

Sep 10, 2025

Washington [US], September 10: At the historic National Press Club in Washington, D.C., a rare Indian voice echoed--this time not of politics, but of...