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Snakebite now a notifiable condition in India, but it may not be enough to tackle the crisis. Here’s why

New Delhi: The Union government last month announced snakebites as a notifiable condition, making it mandatory for all hospitals in India including private establishments...

WHO unveils updated plague manual with comprehensive guidelines for surveillance, diagnosis, and prevention

The new manual includes updated recommendations for the use of rapid diagnostic tests in varied settings, as well as the inclusion of fluoroquinolones as a first-line treatment option.

These 8 lifestyle habits can cut chances of dementia even for those with genetic risk

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases worldwide and is responsible for millions of older people enduring disability and dependency.

Children more vulnerable to Mpox outbreak in DRC, says UNICEF

Over 8,772 children have been infected in the African nation.

What is Mpox, how does it spread & who’s at risk? All about disease declared a global health emergency

The current outbreak has been raging since early this year in Africa. Over 17,000 Mpox Clade 1 cases have been reported, with just over 500 fatalities.

India receives $85 mn for global traditional medicine centre

WHO to establish first out-posted centre in Jamnagar, a PIB press release added.

India logs third highest number of children not vaccinated against measles after Nigeria and Congo

India is among 10 countries that account for 55 percent of children without measles vaccination globally, show WHO-UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage.

WHO launches online medical device platform

MeDevIS provides comprehensive info on 2301 devices across various health areas.

Unsafe food causes half the deaths in Asia-Pacific. Be your own risk manager

World Food Safety Day is an opportunity for everyone to take a moment to pay closer attention to something many of us take for granted – the safety of the food we eat.

NIMHANS bags WHO’s Nelson Mandela Award

This institute is recognized for mental health promotion efforts.

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Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.