WHO published its World health statistics report 2025, revealing the deeper health impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on loss of lives, longevity and overall health and well-being. In just two years, between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years—the largest drop in recent history— reversing a …
Pregnant women, children and the elderly are more susceptible to the disease as their immunity is low. Hyderabad: The deadly Nipah virus outbreak has claimed six lives in Kerala and medical experts are worried at how contagious the disease is. The NiV virus is spread to humans from animals and …
Newspapers used for packaged foods are may be contaminated with harmful chemicals like diisobutyl phthalate and di-n-butyl phthalate. Hyderabad: A recent Facebook post that went viral has shocked many, as it stated that eating food wrapped in newspapers is dangerous to consume. Many people shared the post along with their …
One of the most common respiratory diseases around the world is bronchial asthma. As per WHO between 100 and 150 million people worldwide are suffering from this disease and the number is only rising. In India alone, over 15 million people suffer from asthma. A recent report by World Health …
Trichy: The sudden bursts of rain amidst scorching summer in Trichy over the past couple of weeks could result in people contracting viral and respiratory diseases, warned doctors. The unpredictable weather conditions can aggravate certain existing health issues too. With these potential risks, people have been asked to be careful, …
Union Health Minister J P Nadda, who is leading the Indian delegation at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, said today India is committed to achieving universal health coverage for its citizens as mentioned in the National Health Policy 2017. Addressing the plenary meeting of the 71st World Health Assembly, …
The latest Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), a report by the Health Ministry reveals 10 new cases of swine flu in the national Capital in the week ending on May 13. This year, a total of 55 cases have been reported in Delhi and two people have lost their lives …
A rare and deadly virus has sparked fear in Kerala after several deaths were reported due to high fever. Tests have found Nipah virus to be behind the cause of high fever, prompting the Kerala health department to be put on high alert. While 9 people have died of high …
Research and advocacy organisation CSE today urged tennis ace Sania Mirza to publicly disassociate from a poultry advertisement, saying it has been declared misleading by the Advertisement Standards Council of India (ASCI). The Centre for Science and Environment welcomes the recent decision of ASCI to declare the advertisement featuring Mirza …
This initiative is an effort to prevent an increase in obesity and non-communicable diseases across the country. BENGALURU: In an effort to improve nutrition of lakhs of office-going Indians, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), country’s premier food watchdog, launched the SNF@Workplace initiative (Safe and Nutritious Food at …
Walnut, long called the king of nuts, is costly, at up to Rs 170 for 100 grams. Hyderabad: Walnuts reduce the risk of colon cancer, lower cholesterol levels, heart diseases and strengthen the brain, according a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found walnuts were a source …
KOZHIKODE: The National Virology Institute, Pune, confirmed that the contagious fever that has killed several people in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts over the last fortnight is due to Nipah virus (NiV). With six more people succumbing to symptoms suspected to be that of Nipah virus on Sunday, the current toll …
NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Thursday announced an elaborate plan to eliminate trachoma, elephantiasis, mother to child transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis. Sicily Kariuki, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, said the government has formed teams to work on modalities of helping eradicate tropical neglected diseases. “The elimination of Guinea …
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are to begin an immunisation campaign in an attempt to halt the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. The experimental vaccine proved effective when used in limited trials during the outbreak in West Africa in 2014-16. At least 25 people are believed …
The state of health in various schools hit by ongoing floods is worrying, as students and pupils risk contracting various diseases. This comes even as the Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country - including Rift Valley, Western Kenya, Northern and Central regions - …
ADDIS ABABA–Ministry of Health (MoH) disclosed that Ethiopia has been vigorously working to eliminate malaria epidemic by 2030. National Malaria Programme Coordinator at the Ministry, Hiwot Solomon told The Ethiopian Herald that the nation has designed feasible strategy which can fulfill the world health organization's goal to prevent and control …
Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry says there is one new death from Ebola, bringing to 26 the number of deaths from the deadly outbreak in Equateur province in the country's northwest. Four new cases have been confirmed as Ebola, said the health ministry in a statement released early on …
WaterAid's report Transforming Health Systems: the vital role of water, sanitation and hygiene, argues that governments must act now to better coordinate between ministries and organisations focused on health and those leading on water, sanitation and hygiene, and ensure water, sanitation and hygiene are properly integrated into national healthcare policies, …
Countries rely on out-of-pocket (OOP) spending to different degrees and employ varying techniques. The article examines trends in OOP spending in ten high-income countries since 2000, and analyzes their relationship to self-assessed barriers to accessing health care services. The countries are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, …
52-year-old Meera Sharma was suffering from persistent headaches and much to her surprise, no amount of self medication helped her. So when her son noticed her unusual fatigue and anxiety, he took her to a doctor, where she was diagnosed of high blood pressure. Her reading was 230/80 mmHg. A …
After having a failed attempt at conducting a countrywide oral survey, the Dental Council of India (DCI) under the aegis of the Union Health Ministry is all set to process a fresh research on India’s dental policy. The survey, National Survey on Availability of Dental Health Manpower and Disease Prevalence …
