Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, has officially declared the recent surge in mpox cases across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African nations a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005). This decision follows a review by the…
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WHO Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address Mpox Outbreak
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called an emergency meeting of international experts to address the growing concerns over the spread of the Mpox virus. As Mpox cases rise outside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tedros announced that the WHO emergency committee would convene “as soon as…
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World Hepatitis Day 2024: Theme, History, Importance, and Prevention Tips
Hepatitis is a condition characterized by liver inflammation, commonly resulting from viral infections but also triggered by factors such as alcohol consumption, certain medications, and autoimmune diseases. The primary types of viral hepatitis include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, each differing in transmission methods and health impacts. World…
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School Bus Accident Update: President Murmu Offers Condolences for Lives Lost in Mahendragarh
President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences for the tragic loss of life in a school bus accident in Haryana’s Mahendragarh district. The accident, which occurred on Thursday, claimed the lives of at least six children and left 15 others injured. The accident took place when a school bus belonging to GL…
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Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Expresses Gratitude for PM Modi’s Concern Amidst Health Recovery Journey
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the revered spiritual leader, expressed profound gratitude for Prime Minister Modi’s heartfelt message concerning his health following a recent brain surgery. PM Modi extended his well wishes for Sadhguru’s speedy recovery, prompting an overwhelmed response from the spiritual guru. In a post shared by PM Modi, he…
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Supreme Court: Decision on GM will be best for the country
The Supreme Court on Sunday said the time when it would decide on commercially releasing a genetically modified (GM) product in India would be best for the country. The Center had sown GM mustard crop – DMH-11 last year at eight targeted locations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research…
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Covid Cases Resurge in India: 774 New Infections in 24 Hours
India witnesses a worrying rise in Covid cases, recording 774 new infections in the past 24 hours. Active cases climb to 4,187, raising concerns about a potential resurgence. Two deaths were reported, one each from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. India’s battle against Covid seems to be taking a turn for…
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628 New Covid Cases in India, Active Toll Hits 4,054
Covid in India: 628 Fresh Cases, Active Cases Rise to 4,054 Covid-19 cases are increasing in India According to Union Health Ministry data, India recorded 628 new COVID-19 cases on December 25, 2023. With this, the total number of cases in the country increased to 4,50,09,248. The number of active…
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Covid cases are increasing in India, Gen.1 is a matter of concern
Fresh Covid Cases Rise in India, JN.1 Variant Prompts Cautious Response Key Points: India reports 594 new COVID-19 cases, raising concerns amidst the emergence of the JN.1 variant. 21 cases of JN.1 identified across India, primarily in Goa (19), Kerala (1), and Maharashtra (1). While JN.1 is classified as a “variant of interest”…