The WHO establishes a new legally binding alert, "Pandemic Emergency," under the IHR to prevent delayed responses like COVID-19. It defines severe global threats that strain health systems and require coordinated international action. Member states, including India, must create National IHR Authorities, strengthen surveillance, and ensure equitable access to essential health products.
Click to View MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) launched 'Global Specs 2030' to ensure affordable eye care services for every person worldwide by 2030. The initiative targets prevalent vision problems, particularly among adolescents, and aims to reverse the negative effects of lack of eye care on education, economic opportunities, and quality of life.
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