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Pakistan: Punjab floods trigger health crisis as disease outbreaks spread
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Health issues are escalating due to the outbreak of flood-related diseases, with doctors and aid workers reporting a surge in patients suffering from diarrhoea, skin infections, and dengue fever.
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The Future of Generic Medicine Retail in India
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 5: India's pharmacy and healthcare sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic industries in the world, driven by a growing population, increasing healthcare needs, and rising demand for affordable medicines. With a market valued at over Rs. 2 lakh cr
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Aid pours in as floods wreck northern Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The UK and UN have stepped up aid for Pakistan as severe floods hit northern regions and Punjab, with Sindh at risk, Dawn reported. Funds support early warning systems, evacuations, medical aid, and livestock protection. Health advisories warn of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while n
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Spike in current status of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in children, influe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Doctors in Delhi are observing increased rates of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in children and influenza, dengue, and chikungunya across all age groups.
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Delhi-NCR witnesses a surge in infectious diseases, dengue cases
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The rise is largely linked to seasonal changes driven by monsoon-related conditions like stagnant water and increased humidity.
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Punjab Health Department on high alert to combat flood-related diseases; H
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The health and well-being of our citizens is the top priority of the Punjab Government," said Dr Balbir Singh, adding that large-scale mobilisation of medical teams and emergency resources is already underway to ensure immediate care and relief.
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Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) Launches 'Healthi
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 28: India is facing a rapidly escalating burden of cardio-metabolic diseases (CMDs), including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. These conditions account for a significant share of mortality and pose immense social and economic challenges to the
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From Grassroots to Glory: Sports transformation for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Sports Day (NSD) 2025 celebrations will be led by the Fit India Mission and organised as a three-day, nation-wide sports and fitness movement from August 29 to 31 under the inspiring theme 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main'. The movement seeks to spread awareness about the importa
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Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges preventive action as amoebic meningoence
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With 18 active amoebic meningoencephalitis cases, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for strengthened preventive efforts by local authorities. The government will launch the "Water is Life" campaign focusing on chlorinating wells, cleaning water tanks, and raising awareness to
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Pakistan: KP faces flood devastation, disease outbreaks as govt moves on c
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have destroyed homes, roads, and livestock, killing over 400 people. Authorities and NGOs are setting up medical camps to tackle waterborne diseases, while the government speeds up compensation and rehabilitation, addressing both physical damage and rising mental
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Iranian missile-damaged lab in Israel continues to drive groundbreaking me
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A research team at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has discovered a cellular mechanism acting as a "metabolic control system" that regulates energy use and blood sugar levels, paving the way for next-generation treatments for metabolic diseases, diabetes, and even cancer.
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UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies, including emergency medicines to
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This comes as part of the UAE's leading global humanitarian role in supporting the healthcare sector across Africa and taking immediate measures to prevent the spread of diseases.
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