WHO Flags India as major measles hotspot
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.
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.
No fatalities have been reported so far this season, health officials said, adding that currently nine patients are recuperating in hospital while those with mild symptoms are being treated at home
Eighteen persons had died from the disease over the past 10 months. Out of 12,000 cases, over 7,700 were suspected, while around 4,300 were confirmed
Uttarakhand government will soon terminate the services of 118 doctors who have been absent from duty for years without explanation, reports Tanmayee Tyagi.