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191 injured in Israel over last 24 hours as conflict with Iran intensifies
Updated : 6 days ago IST
Israeli health authorities reported 191 injuries in 24 hours amid escalating hostilities with Iran. Over 2,300 people have been hospitalised since 28 February. Additionally, an Iranian missile strike in Yehud killed one person on Monday, according to Al Jazeera, as medical teams continue tre
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'No new cases reported yet, situation being closely monitored': Odisha Pub
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Rising jaundice infections among students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Khordha district have been linked to contaminated water, health authorities said.
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Arpora nightclub fire: Goa CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for victims' k
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing a press conference here, he said that a team comprising police personnel and health authorities has been constituted to transport the deceased to their respective homes. The Goa CM informed that the government will ensure that disciplinary action is taken against the culprit. Read More
Afghanistan confirms new polio case in Uruzgan, raising 2025 total to 9 am
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan reported a new polio case in Uruzgan, bringing the 2025 total to nine. Officials warned insecurity and limited access hinder vaccination, putting children at risk. Public health authorities urged Kabul and Islamabad to strengthen cross-border immunisation to achieve complete poli
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No contaminants found in cough syrup: MoHFW says investigating "all possib
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
While the ministry clarified on possible contamination of cough syrups, a multi-disciplinary expert team is also investigating all other possible causes for the deaths, with samples of water, entomological vectors, and respiratory specimens also being investigated.
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National Press Club condemns killing of journalist in Gaza, calls for prob
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Press Club expressed sorrow over the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza, called for a transparent probe, and urged all parties to protect journalists in conflict zones.
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Isolated COVID cases reported in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh; officials say
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern.
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40 per cent of China-imported fish containing banned drug retrieved in Tai
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A batch of small yellow croaker imported from China to Taiwan was found to contain a banned drug, enrofloxacin. About 40% of the 1,000 kg batch has been recalled. The importing company was fined NT\$240,000. Taiwan will now increase inspection rates for such imports due to repeated violation
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Karachi woman dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A 36-year-old Karachi woman, Maryam Shakeel, died after contracting Naegleria, a brain-eating amoeba found in water. Health officials confirmed that low chlorine levels in the city's water supply allowed the deadly organism to thrive.
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Maharashtra reports 225 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 12 deaths
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The outbreak has led to 12 fatalities, including six confirmed deaths and six suspected cases, according to state health authorities.
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Sierra Leone confirms first Mpox case
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sierra Leone has recorded its first case of Mpox since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it a public health emergency of international concern in August last year, the country's health authorities announced late Friday.
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No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities as cases d
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country and the status of public health measures for its management.
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