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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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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 from poliovirus, the Ministry of Public Health reported.
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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 same day, said sources
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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 cases. This is third HMPV case from Ahmedabad.
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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. Emergence of over 5 cases in India has created panic among all.
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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 visitor restrictions to safeguard vulnerable patients.
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