World Aids Day: WHO SEARO highlights achievements of region, calls to transform response with innovation

Dec 01, 2025

On World AIDS Day 2025, Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia highlighted how the region stands united with governments, partners, and communities under the...

South-East Asia marks 15 years since last case of polio, legacy drives broader public health gains

Jan 13, 2026

"This extraordinary achievement followed unparalleled efforts and demonstrates what can be accomplished and sustained through unwavering government leadership, a dedicated health workforce, and strong...

"Global benchmark": WHO's Catharina Boehme hails India as first in region to adopt national health AI strategy

Feb 17, 2026

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched SAHI and BODH to strengthen AI adoption in healthcare. Experts highlighted...

"India one of the first countries globally to have AI strategy for health," OIC, WHO South-East Asia Region says

Feb 17, 2026

Boehme, while talking to ANI, said that WHO helped in the drafting and development of the strategy and now it's all about implementation.