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Tag - world health organisation (who)

Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim (C) receives WHO's award to the Maldives for the successful eradication of measles from the country. PHOTO/HEALTH MINISTRY

Diplomacy • Health • Society & Culture

WHO hails Maldives for eradicating measles

September 8, 2017

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan addresses an event in Mumbai on May 12, 2017, held to announce him as World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia. PHOTO/AFP

Celebrity • Diplomacy • Politics

Bollywood legend cancels Maldives trip at last minute

September 7, 2017

The delegates taking part in the Seventieth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, 2017. PHOTO / HEALTH MINISTRY

Diplomacy • Politics

Maldives hosts WHO regional meeting amidst...

September 7, 2017

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan addresses an event in Mumbai on May 12, 2017, held to announce him as World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia. PHOTO/AFP

Celebrity • Health • Politics • Society & Culture

Opposition MP urges Bollywood superstar to boycott...

August 29, 2017