Mumbai records highest number of Chikungunya cases in 3 years
This surge has raised concerns among health officials and doctors, who are calling for urgent measures to curb the spread of the disease.
This surge has raised concerns among health officials and doctors, who are calling for urgent measures to curb the spread of the disease.
Health minister Veena George said there has been a reduction of 20 to 30% in antibiotic usage due to the interventions of the health department to prevent unnecessary and unscientific use of antibiotics.
Parkinson's disease, a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues, is growing rapidly.
Among the 57 nations experiencing large-scale outbreaks, India reported 65,150 cases, making it the second most affected country after the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Globally, the incidence of the infection has gone up by 20%, with 10.3 million measles cases recorded in 2023, according to the report.
Although there are far more cases, treatment rates in those regions have barely increased, the authors said, while things have improved in some higher-income countries leading to a widening treatment gap.
Panchkula municipal corporation (MC) was tasked with organising daily fogging operations and issuing public announcements to alert residents on preventive measures.
FGSCDA leaders highlighted that fast-paced online drug deliveries could undermine quality and safety standards, posing risks of improper storage and handling.