India reports 21 cases of COVID sub-variant JN.1, now a WHO ‘variant of interest’
We need to be on the alert, but there is no need to panic, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Time running out, healthcare in Gaza at breaking point: WHO
Calls for end to hostilities, defence of civilians and medical facilities against attacks
Southeast Asia’s double whammy—child malnutrition and obesity
WHO/UNICEF report does a reality check on region’s 'double burden'
Omicron may already be in most countries, WHO warns
People dismissing omicron infection as mild may fuel spread, says WHO
Over half of prescribed antibiotics in India can lead to AMR, finds National Centre for Disease Control
High use of antibiotics found; recommends defined policies and monitoring consumption
Benin, Mali in Africa defeat trachoma as public health problem
Fifth and sixth countries to defeat eye-infection disease in WHO African region
Antibiotic resistance: Nigeria stares at a major catastrophe
Coordinated response is the need of the hour
USFDA proposes ban on trans fats in processed foods
The limit set by India is much higher than that set by many other countries
WHO report calls for scientific research for universal health coverage
World Health Report pushes for research by every country according to local needs
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
NCDs account for 66 per cent of all deaths in India, of which 22 per cent were premature deaths in 2019
WHO issues its first hepatitis B treatment guidelines
New guidelines give treatment recommendations that rely on simple and inexpensive tests
Immunisation coverage reaches 84% globally, Africa and South-East Asia worst performers
Estimates short of goal of 90 per cent coverage for all vaccines by 2020
Unprecedented 93% of population in Gaza facing crisis levels of hunger, warns WHO
Region already reporting soaring rates of infectious diseases, hunger is expected to worsen illnesses
Decade-old FAO guidelines still the way ahead for food security, says report
No consensus at forums like WTO dangerous for international food security, it adds
Tax sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce obesity and diabetes, says study
On an average, diabetes is responsible for two per cent of total deaths in India
Antibacterial resistance: Don't compromise
The only way to combat antibiotic resistance is to keep the environment clean
Two new omicron variants JN.1 and HV.1 under scrutiny in US
EG.5 and HV.1 responsible for over 45% infections according to latest CDC update
An open problem
Ghana's failure to fight open defecation is an ominous sign for Africa
Millions still lack access to essential health services, says WHO report
Lack of universal health coverage pushed people into extreme poverty in 37 countries
Good news: Delhi no longer 'world’s most polluted city'
Indian capital now ranked No. 11 in WHO’s air pollution database
Bird flu in Kerala under control, say authorities
It was caused by H5N1 virus, confirm laboratory tests; culling to end Monday
Childhood immunisation begins to pick up post-pandemic, finds UN data
Recovery slow and unequal; coverage was 84% in 2022, down from 86% pre-pandemic
COVID-19: Is South Korea new epicentre outside China
World Health Organization hints at possible pandemic
Government bans blood test for TB
Move comes a year after WHO said the test leads to misdiagnosis
Integrate mpox with HIV, STI prevention & control programmes: WHO
New HIV guidelines on viral suppression unveiled at international AIDS conference