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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh and Bal Raksha Bharat, also known as Save the Children, officially joined forces to enhance child-centric disaster management strategies in the state. The collaboration was formalized through a...

Thiruvananthapuram, the international airport here has set up a back-up Airport Operation Control Center (AOCC) to ensure 24/7 uninterrupted operations even during emergencies or shutdowns.Powered by SITA Software AMS and Infobip Software ERMS, this nerve center handles resource allocation...

Palghar: A comprehensive CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) awareness workshop organized by the National Disaster Management Authority and Palghar District Disaster Management Authority Palghar concluded on Friday, an official said.The workshop was aimed at enhancing...

New Delhi [India], The 77th World Health Assembly agreed on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) based on 300 proposals made by Member States following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official statement.The targeted amendments to the IHR aim to...

In a historic move, the 77th WHA on Saturday agreed to amend IHR 2005, based on 300 proposals made by member states following the COVID-19 pandemic.However, the negotiation process for the amendments witnessed several impasses by various countries."India has played a constructive role in the...

New Delhi, In a historic achievement in the global health security agenda, the 77th World Health Assembly agreed on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) based on 300 proposals made by Member States following the COVID-19 pandemic.The targeted amendments to...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], An Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhary, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, at Command Hospital Air Force Bengaluru (CHAFB) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Tuesday. The facility aims to provide expert guidance...

New Delhi [India], Against the backdrop of recent crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials from the WHO South-East Asia Region, along with experts and partner agencies, met here this week and a regional Discussed strategy. Outline of action to engage communities, build their...

Authorities have asked all field staff associated with emergencies like floods and floods to remain present at their duty places.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dullu held a meeting on Thursday to review the preparedness of various departments to deal with emergencies arising out of...

Officials from the ministry, departments and companies as well as senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office, National Emergency Management Authority, Army Home Front Command and others participated in the exercise, Xinhua news agency reported.According to a statement from the ministry...