Paro Declaration News Today

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called on countries in WHO South-East Asia region to prioritise transition from long-stay institutional mental health services to community-based care to ensure these services are accessible, equitable, and stigma-free. “Transitioning from long-

With the mental health treatment gap across 11 South East Asian nations, including India, estimated at 70 to 95 per cent, the government on Monday launched a toll-free, 24x7 helpline to cater to the rising demand for counselling services and guidance.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. As October 10 marked World Mental Health Day, World Health Organization Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Monday called on the member states in the region to intensify action to achieve access for all to quality mental health care, in line with the recently adopted Paro Declaration on universal access to people-centred mental health care and services. World News | WHO Regional Director Calls for Intensified Action to Achieve Ment...

Read more about WHO calls for intensified action in South-East Asia region to achieve quality mental health care on Devdiscourse

As October 10 marked World Mental Health Day, World Health Organization Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Monday called on the member states in the

World Health Organisation has called on the member states in the South-East Asia Region to intensify action to achieve access for all to quality mental health care in line with the recently adopted Paro Declaration on universal access to ...

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) World Health Organisation has called on the member states in the South-East Asia Region to intensify action to achieve access for all

Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, said that globally before the COVID-19 pandemic, around 1 in 8 people lived with a mental health condition. The gaps in treatment were unacceptably large, especially in low-and middle-income countries.In t

The 75th Session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia concluded here on Friday with member countries committing to resilient health systems, accelerating multi-sectoral actions to address priority health issues and re-energising comprehensive primary health services to build societies that are more inclusive, equitable, and resilient against present and future emergencies.

The Seventy-fifth Session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia concluded here today with Member countries committing to resilient health systems, a