Kerala has confirmed its second case of Mpox after a man who returned from the UAE tested positive for the virus. Health officials stated that the patient, currently hospitalized in Ernakulam, is in stable condition. This case follows Kerala’s first Mpox diagnosis last week when a 38-year-old man from Malappuram,…
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Health Ministry Urges Isolation of Mpox Cases and Reinforcement of Strict Control Measures
Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued a critical advisory to all States and Union Territories (UTs) in India, urging them to implement essential public health measures aimed at preventing and reducing the spread of Mpox (previously known as monkeypox). The advisory underscores the need for increased public awareness regarding the…
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World Pharmacists Day 2024: Theme and WHO’s Insights on This Year’s Celebration
Every year on September 25, World Pharmacists Day is celebrated to recognize the vital role pharmacists play within the healthcare system. Often regarded as the unsung heroes of healthcare, pharmacists ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Beyond dispensing prescriptions, they offer expert advice on drug interactions, educate patients…
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Nirmala Sitharaman talks of ‘stress management’ after young CA’s death
Just weeks after the tragic death of 26-year-old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, who was employed at Ernst & Young’s Pune office, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s comments on stress management have stirred controversy. Speaking at an event at a medical college in Chennai, Sitharaman highlighted the need for inner…