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Topic: measles

Roald Dahl would want you to get vaccinated — he told me himself

After the death of his daughter, Roald Dahl had become a passionate vaccine advocate.

Vaccination averted 45% deaths due to 10 pathogens between 2000 & 2019 — Lancet study

Most of the impact in the 98 low and middle income nations studied is concentrated in a reduction in mortality among children younger than 5 years, notably from measles.

Measles outbreak likely in 2021 due to missed vaccination amid Covid, Lancet study says

The study said many children have missed out on measles vaccination this year due to Covid, making future outbreaks inevitable.

Covid-19 will affect children by triggering a measles spike

UNICEF has warned that many children might miss out on measles vaccination because the immunisation programmes are suspended during the Covid crisis.

NYT advertorials with ‘deceptive climate messaging’: Why Exxon Mobil is being sued in US

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

Measles cases down but India still ranks 4th on WHO list of countries reporting the disease

The number of children suffering from measles in India has come down from 69,391 in 2018 to 24,076 in 2019, till June.

In first-of-its-kind deal, OxyContin maker reaches $270 mn settlement with Oklahoma

Mexican mogul criticises Lopez Obrador’s economic policies, and New York County declares measles emergency.

This sunny innovation can purify water in 30 minutes

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them. It’s your fix to stay on top of the latest in science.

On Camera

Pakistan will regret letting the Army back in

While the "establishment" has enjoyed a large share of power, last week's constitutional amendments gave Army chief Asim Munir additional powers and lifelong immunity from prosecution.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.