During the reporting period, countries in the Region witnessed epidemics or outbreaks of
communicable diseases including cholera, acute diarrhoeal disease, a mysterious disease …

In the global quest for better health, the South-East Asia Region of WHO can set or mar the
pace. With its 11 Member States and nearly a fourth of the world's population, the Region …

There were several outbreaks of communicable diseases in the Member Countries for which
technical, material and human resources support was extended by WHO to effectively …

This report is truly unique, covering as it does, the end of one century and the beginning of
another. In highlighting the collaborative efforts of WHO, the report presents a brief overview …

The 11 Member States of WHO's South-East Asia Region, hold the key to the state of the
world's health. Home to over a fourth of humankind, and 40 per cent of the world's poor, the …

Emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases remain an important challenge to public
health in the Region which bears more than 40 per cent of the global burden. During the …

The Regional Office provided timely technical support to countries during many of these
outbreaks, which included the provision of necessary technical materials for control and …

Welcoming the Health Minister of India, the distinguished delegates from the Member States,
and others, the REGIONAL DIRECTOR referred to the upsurge of developmental activities in …

5. During the World Health Assembly, Member States adopted 30 resolutions covering
important health issues as well as organizational matters. Among others, resolutions were …

The year under review was a momentous one for WHO. I t not only marked the completion of
30 years of work by the Organization, but also covered a period when far-reaching decisions …