Antibiotic Misuse Driving India’s Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
Why in the News? AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas warned that rampant antibiotic misuse is pushing India towards a public health crisis, echoing PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat concerns on […]
Circulatory Diseases Lead India’s Medically Certified Deaths
Why in the News? The Office of the Registrar-General of India (RGI) has released its Annual Report on Medical Certification of Cause of Death, 2023, revealing that circulatory system diseases […]
Cholera Outbreak in Chad Claims 113 Lives, Highlighting Healthcare Challenges
Why in the News? A cholera outbreak in Chad has resulted in 113 deaths and over 1,600 suspected cases. The government is rolling out vaccination campaigns and urging strict hygiene […]