Africa reports over 200 disease outbreaks in 2024; Cholera tops list Last year, about 12 percent of confirmed cholera cases in Africa ended in death, according to Africa CDC. January 18, 2025 11:10 IST
No report on unusual HMPV outbreak from China yet; expected surge so far: WHO Chinese authorities report that the health care system is not overwhelmed and there have been no emergency declarations or responses… January 8, 2025 11:12 IST
India’s Lead Crisis: 294 million children affected, pregnant women at high risk Globally, estimates suggest that 1.5 to 5.5 million lives are lost each year due to lead exposure, largely from its… December 16, 2024 07:01 IST
New WHO report reveals decline in per capita government health spending across all income groups During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2022, public spending on health – mainly via government health budgets –enabled health systems to… December 13, 2024 14:02 IST
263 million cases and 597,000 malaria deaths reported globally in 2023; Young children and pregnant women most affected New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that an estimated 2.2 billion cases of malaria and 12.7 million… December 11, 2024 15:28 IST
WHO announces first prequalification of diagnostic test for tuberculosis WHO prequalification of this test is expected to assure quality of diagnostic tests used to improve access to early diagnosis… December 5, 2024 15:33 IST
Why is consuming too much salt bad for you? Salt intake in India is about 11 g per day, exceeding the WHO’s recommended maximum intake of 5 g per… December 4, 2024 13:29 IST
What is ‘Bleeding eye virus’ that has killed 15 people in Rwanda so far? Know all about causes, symptoms and treatment Bleeding eye virus: A warning has been issued to travellers against the spread of Marburg or ‘bleeding eye’ virus along… December 3, 2024 13:08 IST
Alarming measles resurgence! 10.3 million infected in 2023, WHO blames poor immunisation The new data show that an estimated 107,500 people, mostly children younger than 5 years of age, died due to… November 15, 2024 12:26 IST
WHO demands urgent integration of health in climate negotiations ahead of COP29 Developed by WHO in collaboration with over 100 organizations and 300 experts, the COP29 special report on climate change and… November 8, 2024 18:16 IST
Mpox outbreak: Vaccine doses allocated to nine African countries hardest hit by the surge Vaccines play an important role and are recommended to reduce transmission and help contain outbreaks. November 7, 2024 12:01 IST
Second round of polio campaign in Gaza completed amid ongoing conflict and attacks, UNICEF and WHO revealed At least two doses and a minimum of 90% vaccination coverage are needed in each community to stop circulation of… November 7, 2024 11:08 IST
WHO study lists top endemic pathogens, emphasises on urgent need for new vaccines The study also identifies pathogens such as Group A streptococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae as top disease control priorities in all… November 5, 2024 19:24 IST
WHO lists additional mpox diagnostic tests for emergency use WHO previously listed Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc. under EUL on 3 October. November 1, 2024 14:03 IST
WHO’s sodium guidelines can prevent around 3,00,000 deaths from cardiovascular, kidney diseases, new study shows The study’s findings showed that following the WHO’s sodium guidelines could prevent around 3,00,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and… November 1, 2024 12:59 IST
Over 77 percent of India’s children lack WHO-suggested diversity in diet, study reveals The World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests using the Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) score to evaluate the quality of a child’s… October 23, 2024 17:57 IST
Food packaging should have labels on front about health impact, reveals WHO’s latest guidelines The WHO’s guidance recommends governments implement “interpretive” labels that include nutritional information and some explanation of what that means about… October 18, 2024 16:54 IST
WHO gives nod to Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents Children, adolescents and those with weakened immune systems have been particularly vulnerable to mpox. October 14, 2024 15:07 IST
8th Pay Commission arrears: Central govt employees may receive over 24 months’ back pay; key tax rules explained
No more foreign trips, no new petrol cars: Haryana imposes sweeping austerity measures to conserve fuel and energy
NRI makes Rs 1.35 crore gains from mutual funds in India, pays zero tax: Tax dept rejects exemption, ITAT says this
‘Only choice to resign’: Google director quits, says Pentagon AI deal ‘abandons’ Pichai’s own principles