BHUTAN ELIMINATES DOG TRANSMITTED RABIES AS PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT
BHUTAN ELIMINATES DOG TRANSMITTED RABIES AS PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT Why in the News ? The WHO has validated Bhutan as the first country in its South-East Asia Region to eliminate […]
UNIVERSAL PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE MAY TRANSFORM DISEASE PREVENTION
UNIVERSAL PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE MAY TRANSFORM DISEASE PREVENTION Why in the News ? Scientists have developed an experimental protein-based pneumococcal vaccine using reverse vaccinology, showing broad protection against multiple Streptococcus pneumoniae […]
WHO DECLARES UGANDA EBOLA-FREE AFTER 42 DAYS WITHOUT A NEW CASE
WHO DECLARES UGANDA EBOLA-FREE AFTER 42 DAYS WITHOUT A NEW CASE Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country […]
H1N1 Dominates Influenza A Cases Across India
H1N1 Dominates Influenza A Cases Across India Why in the News ? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has reported that H1N1 constitutes nearly 98% of Influenza A infections […]
Government Restricts Cold Medicine Combinations for Young Children
Government Restricts Cold Medicine Combinations for Young Children Why in the News ? The Health Ministry has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate […]
NFHS-6 Shows District-Level Gains and Emerging Challenges
NFHS-6 Shows District-Level Gains and Emerging Challenges Why in the News ? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released provisional district-wise NFHS-2023-24 factsheets, revealing that improvements in child nutrition […]
Philippines Floods Raise Alarms Over Waterborne Diseases
Philippines Floods Raise Alarms Over Waterborne Diseases Why in the News ? The Philippines has issued a health alert following severe flooding in northern regions caused by enhanced southwest monsoon […]
Michigan Reports First U.S. Deaths From Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Michigan Reports First U.S. Deaths From Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Why in News (40 words) The U.S. State of Michigan has reported the country’s first fatalities linked to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. […]
Kerala Faces Rising Leptospirosis Burden Amid Monsoon Season Risks
Kerala Faces Rising Leptospirosis Burden Amid Monsoon Season Risks Why in the News ? Kerala has reported a sharp rise in leptospirosis cases, with 50 deaths in July, bringing renewed […]
Climate Change Reshapes Malaria Risk Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate Change Reshapes Malaria Risk Across Sub-Saharan Africa Why in the News ? A Nature study has found that climate change is altering the geographical distribution of childhood malaria in […]