The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) brought to attention recent cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, and told that families of abducted individuals will hold a peaceful rally on Sunday to bring attention to the cause.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee brought to attention the escalating cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, highlighting the recent incident of security forces abducting local shopkeepers in Khuzdar.
While addressing concerns, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dhaniram Shandil stated that there is no imminent threat from the virus and assured the public that it is a common respiratory virus primarily affecting young children and the elderly.
"There has indeed been a rise in a number of common respiratory infections in the country. And this is entirely expected during the winter. China has a sentinel surveillance system for influenza-like illness and severe respiratory infections," she said.
Amid recent cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), Dr Meenu Singh, Director of AIIMS Rishikesh on Wednesday reassured the public that the virus, which primarily affects children under five, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, is "not a new threat."
Pakistan has confirmed a new case of polio in Tank, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total number of cases to 69, according to a statement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Wednesday
In a video statement, Singh said that no cases have been reported in Punjab yet, and the state is closely following the guidelines issued by the Government of India.
In 2025, to date, four cases have been filed against the illegal Bangladeshi nationals and six accused have been arrested. Most Bangladeshis have been arrested from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane.
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New Delhi [India], January 8: At Stall 59 of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, the inspiring journey of Mangal Leima Self-Help Group (SHG) unfolds--a venture rooted in Khangabok village, Manipur. Founded in 2014 by Laishram Sharmila Devi, this initiative started modestly with a handful of wo
Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, states have intensified their health measures, focusing on surveillance and prevention to address the challenge.
Meanwhile, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country and the status of public health measures for its management.