Mongolia: Three suspected cases of bubonic plague reported
Aug 14, 2023, at 09:06 pm
Ulan Bator: Three suspected cases of bubonic plague have been reported in Mongolia's capital here, the country's National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD) said Monday.
Aug 11, 2023, at 11:57 pm
Dhaka: A total of 2,959 people were diagnosed with dengue fever in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours on Thursday, the highest number in a single day so far this year, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19: WHO tracking EG.5 'variant of interest'
Aug 11, 2023, at 08:45 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently tracking several COVID-19 "variants of interest", including EG.5 which is on the rise in several countries, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva on Wednesday.
Kashmiri-born scientist unveils breakthrough insights into Alzheimer's Disease
Aug 11, 2023, at 10:13 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Dr. Nawab John Dar, a Kashmiri-born scientist renowned for his fervent dedication to unraveling the intricacies of the human brain, has garnered international recognition for his groundbreaking research focused on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
Study shows fewer than 5000 steps per day can lower the risk of death
Aug 09, 2023, at 02:49 pm
The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest analysis to investigate this.
Meghalaya: 1,200 nurses attend Overseas Nursing Job Fair in Shillong
Aug 07, 2023, at 05:20 am
As many as 1,200 nurses in Meghalaya, who are willing to explore jobs abroad, recently participated in the Overseas Nursing Job Fair held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong.
Bangladesh's dengue death toll exceeds 300 as total cases near 64,000
Aug 06, 2023, at 07:09 pm
Dhaka/IBNS/UNI: Bangladesh reported 10 more deaths and 2,495 dengue cases on Saturday, the country's health ministry said.
Aug 05, 2023, at 03:15 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada's major drop in surgeries to 13 percent during the early years of the pandemic has been highlighted by a new report, but those pains were felt unequally across the country's provincial health-care system, with the largest decrease in procedures seen in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Centre introduces Ayush Visa; foreigners can now seek treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Aug 03, 2023, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi: The government has introduced the Ayush Visa, a new category specifically designed for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India through traditional Indian systems of medicine.
‘Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work’, urge UN agencies
Aug 02, 2023, at 08:13 pm
New York: United Nations agencies on Tuesday kicked off World Breastfeeding Week, emphasizing the need for greater breastfeeding support across all workplaces.
Canada to issue new warning labels such as 'poison in every puff' on cigarette packs
Aug 02, 2023, at 02:51 am
Toronto/IBNS: Warning labels on individual cigarettes required by Health Canada regulations are set to come into effect on Tuesday.
Vattikuti Foundation Robotic Surgery Fellowships to grow pool of accomplished surgeons
Aug 01, 2023, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi: The Robotic Surgery evangelist Vattikuti Foundation (VF) has announced its 2023 Fellowship program for surgeons with super specialist qualifications.
WHO hails Mauritius, Netherlands for tobacco control measures but global risks remain
Aug 01, 2023, at 10:07 pm
Despite the welcome news that more than seven in 10 people on the planet – 5.6 billion - are now protected by measures to curb the dangers of tobacco smoke, 8.7 million people still die from tobacco-related diseases every year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Sudan health crisis reaches ‘gravely serious levels’: WHO
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:25 am
The conflict in Sudan has sparked a health crisis for the 3.4 million people forced to flee to safety, whether within the country or across its borders, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Over 350,000 children in the developing world missing out on cancer treatment
Jul 28, 2023, at 10:13 pm
New York: Treatment remains out of reach for hundreds of thousands of children diagnosed with cancer in low and middle-income countries, severely limiting their chances of survival, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
Study finds exercises which can reduce blood pressure
Jul 28, 2023, at 02:34 pm
Static isometric exercises, the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks, are best for lowering blood pressure, according to research conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Jul 28, 2023, at 08:10 am
Jammu/J&K: The Jammu Blood Center at Lajwanti Hospital, Greater Kailash, stands as a beacon of hope and service for the people of Jammu and its surrounding regions.
IIM Bangalore student Ayush Gupta dies of cardiac arrest
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:00 pm
A 27-year-old IIM Bangalore student died on Sunday after suffering from a cardiac arrest, the institute confirmed.
Study finds food allergy in infancy linked to childhood asthma and reduced lung function
Jul 26, 2023, at 03:27 pm
Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a world-first study.
Nagaland: Doctor couple pioneering CT scan machine to Dimapur
Jul 26, 2023, at 08:37 am
Assam/Dimapur: A dedicated doctor couple has introduced a cutting-edge CT scan machine at their laboratory in Dimapur, Nagaland. The inauguration of the GE Revolution ACTS 32 slice CT scan machine took place at the Apex Diagnostic Clinic and Research Center, graced by former parliamentary secretary Wochumo Kithan on Saturday.
Arunachal: Authorities order closure of schools in Itanagar following conjunctivitis outbreak
Jul 25, 2023, at 05:49 am
Itanagar/IBNS/UNI: Authorities in India's north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh have ordered the closure of schools for five days in Itanagar following an outbreak of conjunctivitis, a highly contagious eye infection.
Type-1 diabetes : Students to be allowed to carry insulin in classroom in Uttar Pradesh
Jul 22, 2023, at 11:49 pm
Lucknow: Keeping in mind the danger of type-1 diabetes among children, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement the instructions given by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in the state.
HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand
Jul 22, 2023, at 09:38 pm
A new narcotics law in Thailand has meant that people who use drugs are more able to access care for treatment of conditions like HIV, but the virus remains a ‘critical health concern’, according to the UN.
Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, alerts WHO
Jul 22, 2023, at 02:00 pm
New York: Global warming marked by higher average temperatures, precipitation and longer periods of drought, could prompt a record number of dengue infections worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
Jul 22, 2023, at 01:48 pm
An estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year, as per a study released by scientists at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Jul 21, 2023, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush, in association with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Mission to ASEAN organized a conference of India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on traditional medicines at New Delhi on Thursday.
Unitaid: Close to a million deaths by 2035 if TB prevention is not acted on
Jul 20, 2023, at 11:05 pm
New York: UN health innovation initiative Unitaid warned on Wednesday that the failure to implement tuberculosis contact tracing and prevention could lead to close to one million deaths by 2035.
India fights COVID-19: Centre removes testing requirements for international travellers
Jul 19, 2023, at 11:09 pm
The Indian government on Wednesday said RT-PCR based coronavirus testing requirements for international travellers will be dropped from Thursday.
Global immunisation rates show sign of post-pandemic rebound
Jul 18, 2023, at 11:38 pm
New York: New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, reveal signs of immunisation services rebounding in some countries, but coverage still falls short of pre-pandemic levels, particularly in low-income countries, putting children at grave risk of disease outbreaks.
‘Low risk’ for humans, as cats in Poland test positive for avian influenza
Jul 18, 2023, at 08:49 pm
Polish authorities are investigating all potential sources of infection after some 29 cats were found to be infected with the influenza A virus, similar to those found in birds, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Sunday.