UK public sector productivity extends post-COVID decline
Measured productivity in the health service slumped by 39per cent at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as…
Report: 500 underprivileged girls in Bengaluru receive free HPV vaccines
In a bid to tackle cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women, 500…
Cancer rates in India: Rise in oral cavity and breast cancer cases
The Indian Council of Medical Research reported in 2024 that India will experience a 12.8% increase in cancer…
WHO recommends potassium-enriched salt substitutes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended replacing regular table salt with potassium-enriched, lower-sodium salt substitutes to address…
Thane civic body to vaccinate 10,000 stray dogs in campaign to tackle rabies
In collaboration with Mission Rabies India, the Thane Municipal Corporation will launch a special ‘Rabies Free Thane’ campaign…
Afghanistan kicks off polio vaccination campaign in 16 provinces
Afghanistan initiated its first vaccination campaign in 2025, targeting over 6 million children under the age of 5…
Gujarat: 4-year-old boy tests positive for HMPV
The child was found to be infected with HMPV in a test conducted by the hospital on the…
Third HMPV case reported from Ahmedabad, state tally reaches four
Another case of HMPV was reported from Ahmedabad on Friday, taking the state tally to four HMPV positive…
Infants younger than 1 Year have high risks of severe HMPV: Study
HMPV is not just another virus; it needs to be tackled carefully as it can easily target infants.…
Flu surge in England forces hospitals to impose visitor restrictions
As the number of flu patients in England continues to rise, several hospitals across the country have imposed…