Health

Monkeypox is in the decline. According to WHO Chief Tedros, the number of weekly reported cases fell by more than 20% globally, neverthless new cases increased in the Americas, where we are continuing to see intense transmission. In the early stages of the Monkeypox outbreak, most reported cases were in Europe, with a smaller proportion in the Americas. That has now reversed, with less than 40%...

A recently discovered gene may hold the key to halting the spread of Candidiasis fungus. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), those with cancer, and those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy are frequently affected by candidiasis. The CSA6 gene has been found in Candida albicans, a fungus notorious for producing high rates of morbidity and mortality over the course of cancer treatment or in immunosuppressed situations...

ROTAVAC®, the Bharat Biotech rotavirus vaccine has been introduced by Nigeria to immunize its children from the life-threatening diarrhoeal disease that affects millions of children worldwide. Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), a global leader in vaccine innovation and developer of vaccines for infectious diseases, announced today its rotavirus oral vaccine which will be introduced in the immunization program could prevent more than 50000 child...

Monkeypox outbreak has continued to grow, and there are now more than 16 thousand reported cases from 75 countries and territories, and five deaths. says WHO Chief In light of the evolving outbreak, WHO Chief reconvened the committee on Thursday of this week to review the latest data and advise me accordingly. However, the committee was unable to reach a consensus on whether the outbreak represents...

After two cases of Monkeypox were detected in the nation, the Union Health Ministry assessed the procedures for health screening of foreign visitors arriving in India at airports and ports on Monday. The new guidance given to states are to follow stringent screening process to test for cases. The second confirmed case of the disease in India was discovered on Monday in a 31-year-old Kannur,...

Today is World Food Safety Day 2022, every year on June 7, this day is commemorated, with the goal of raising awareness about foodborne illnesses and enhancing human health via mindful eating. World Food Safety Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2018 to raise awareness about this critical subject. The theme for World Food Safety Day 2022 is ‘Safer food,...

Every year on May 30th, World No Tobacco Day is observed. Not only does tobacco kills 8 Million people every year, the tobacco industry leaves a long trail of destruction on our environment long before tobacco & nicotine products are even sold. This year's No Tobacco Day theme is "Poisoning our Planet." Cigarette smoking, as we all know, is extremely unhealthy and harmful to our...

World Malaria Day 2022: Today ( 25th of April) is recognised globally as world malaria day, with an motto to raise awareness and prevent this mosquito-bite disease. This year the theme for World Malaria Day is "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives". India is amongst the 6 countries that are most prone to malaria and it has been...

Hyderabad, Telangana: Neoretina Eyecare Institute, a pioneer in diabetic retinopathy day-care, and super specialty facility for diabetics’ eye care in Hyderabad, today announced the launch of its new smart “2-minute” retina check-up facility called IRIS, the first of its kind, in the state of Telangana, a totally dilation free service, easing the pain of waiting for hours in clinics. IRIS, is a 4000 square foot...

AYUSH-WHO has signed a host country agreement to set up WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with its interim office at the Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Gujarat. This was announced today by Ayush Ministry and WHO. The Ministry and WHO have signed host country agreement for establishing WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India....