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79th WHO SEARO Regional Committee: Dili Declaration

12 September 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS79th WHO SEARORegionalCommittee: DiliDeclaration12 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Health ministers of the region met in Timor-Leste, agreed a workforce-focused declaration and praised some Indian health gains.

Key facts

  • Event: 79th WHO Regional Committee session, 7-10 September 2026.
  • Venue: Dili, Timor-Leste.
  • Outcome: agreement on the Dili Declaration covering health workforce equity in specialised care.
ThemeDetail
Topics discussedMedical devices, resilience of health facilities, patient and blood safety, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis
India recognised forKeeping Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNTE) eliminated
India also noted forProgress in screening and treating hypertension and diabetes

Exam angle

  • Host city and country: Dili, Timor-Leste.
  • Name of the declaration adopted.
  • Abbreviation: MNTE.

Test yourself

1. The 79th WHO Regional Committee session for South-East Asia was held in which city?

It was held in Dili, Timor-Leste.

2. Which declaration was adopted at the 79th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee session?

The Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health was adopted.

3. WHO recognised India's sustained elimination of which disease at the 79th Regional Committee session?

India was recognised for sustained MNTE elimination.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 12 September 2026 (24 topics).

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