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India donates over 16 tonnes of medicines to Afghanistan
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
A Taliban spokesperson said on Sunday that this donation is part of India's continued commitment to supporting the health sector in Afghanistan.
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Punjab govt begins fogging in Ajnala, flood-hit areas to curb spread of de
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The initiative aims to protect public health in the wake of recent flooding, which has heightened the risk of disease outbreaks.
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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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Shimla: Three test positive for scrub typhus at IGMC
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Scrub typhus, caused by the bite of infected chiggers (larval mites), is a seasonal vector-borne disease that often spikes during the monsoon months in Himachal Pradesh. Doctors have urged residents to remain alert, wear protective clothing, and seek immediate medical attention in case of hi
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Reckitt Unveils First-of-its-Kind Art Installation in Bhavnagar to Raise A
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bhavnagar (Gujarat) [India], April 29: To mark World Malaria Day 2025, Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, through its 'Self Care for New Moms and Kids Under Five' program, with support of Government of Gujarat and District Health Department, Bhavnagar, reaffirmed
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Delhi MCD Commissioner reiterates action for prevention and control of vec
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar has stressed the need of prevention of mosquito breeding in the offices, institutions and work places.
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Pakistan: Malaria cases surge in Sindh with over 93,000 reported in a week
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Data from Pakistan's National Institute of Health shows that 93,002 malaria cases were reported across Sindh during the last week alone. Karachi, the provincial capital, also saw over 1,000 new cases during the same period.
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Pakistan: Karachi faces surge in vector-borne diseases amidst ineffective
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The city's fumigation efforts, though significantly delayed, have not yielded the expected outcomes. There has been a steady increase in cases of vector-borne diseases--such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya--due to inadequate sanitation, unhygienic conditions, and a failing waste disposal
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USAID and Takeda Launch Dengue Prevention Campaign
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited (formerly Baxalta Bioscience India Private Limited) have launched a new campaign called "Haarega Dengue Haraenge Hum (We Will Together Defeat Dengue)
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Assam: Japanese Encephalitis claims 10 lives at Guwahati Medical College a
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"Since April 1 this year, 44 cases have got admitted. 25 cases are being treated. We have lost 10 cases and yesterday we lost 4 cases. rest of the cases are doing well and I believe that very soon we will be able to discharge those cases. Last year, we had 54 cases," Dr Abhijit Sarma said.
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