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More testing, treatment needed
Oped, Poonam Khetrapal, Published on 03/08/2023
» To mark World Hepatitis Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging policymakers, health care providers and political and civil society leaders in the Southeast Asia region and globally to accelerate hepatitis testing and treatment, recognising that everyone, everywhere has just "one life" and "one liver" -- the theme of this year's event.
Food safety standards save lives
News, Poonam Khetrapal, Published on 12/06/2023
» Food safety standards are vital to facilitate fair and transparent international food trade and consumer health protection by reducing the incidence of foodborne diseases. Every year, foodborne diseases affect 1-in-10 people worldwide. According to WHO South-East Asia Region, foodborne diseases cause 150 million illnesses, 175,000 deaths, and 12 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). Therefore, operative food standards must integrate safety and quality into every aspect of food production and service to ensure the supply of safe and wholesome food.