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New York health department confirms first case of new mpox strain
The New York State Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the new mpox strain, adding to the global concerns over the spread of the little-known variant.
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Tribal Rajasthan faces Sickle Cell surge 10,000+ cases
Rajasthan is witnessing a worrying surge in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) cases, with over 10,000 individuals in nine tribal districts found to be affected, according to a recent report by the state’s Medical and Health Department.
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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 routine care was severely disrupted and only partly recovered before falling again due to strikes over pay in 2022 and 2023
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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 adolescent girls from economically weaker sections received free HPV vaccinations in Bengaluru
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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 cases by 2025 end, which reveals a troubling growing trend.
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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 hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
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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 to eradicate rabies in the city.
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