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WHO applauds ICMR-funded study on nutrition’s critical role in combating TB

The study was conducted on 2800 patients with tuberculosis across 28 units in 4 districts of Jharkhand. WHO has included the findings in its updated global guidance on TB control.

Dog bites & rabies deaths: What data reveals about complex crisis behind stray dogs debate

With larger Supreme Court bench set to hear stray dogs matter amid celebrations on one side & anger on the other, ThePrint digs deep into the burning issue at the centre of the debate.

All about hepatitis D, deadly viral hepatitis given a ‘cancer’ tag by WHO

Hepatitis D or HDV, which only affects individuals infected with hepatitis B, is associated with a two- to six-fold higher risk of liver cancer compared to hepatitis B alone.

WHO warns of cross-border transmission as polio cases spike in Afghanistan, Pakistan

WHO confirmed 9 new cases of polio in the two countries, raising alarm over cross-border transmission due to refugee movements & limited access to vulnerable populations.

WHO says Israeli strikes hit staff residence, warehouse in Gaza

The UN agency said WHO staff residence was hit by airstrikes three times, as Israeli tanks entered Deir al-Balah Monday for the first time, where hostages are believed to be held.

WHO chief meets PM Modi’s secy Mishra, commends ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme

Director-General Tedros Adhanom also discussed the possibility of partnership with the Global Traditional Medicine Centre outposted in Jamnagar.

SubscriberWrites: Sick Home Syndrome—5Ws, 2Ss &1C

Sick Home Syndrome affects homes & their occupants due to poor location, architecture & lifestyle choices. Breathe easy, choose eco-friendly designs & healthier living spaces!

28 in every 100 elderly Indians prescribed potentially harmful medication—door-to-door study of 6 cities

Study by researchers from Indian Council of Medical Research Centre for Ageing and Mental Health, GMC Omandurar, Safdarjung Hospital etc. Published in Scientific Reports.

Swap table salt with low sodium substitutes, says WHO. Why Indian doctors say this can save lives

According to medical experts, the new guidance is a transformative step toward reducing hypertension & cardiovascular disease globally, including India.

India sees 69% drop in malaria cases from 2017 to 2023, exits WHO’s ‘high burden high incidence’ group

The country has set a target of eliminating the disease by 2030, in line with WHO’s Global Technical Strategy that aims to reduce malaria case incidence & deaths by at least 90% in 6 yrs.

On Camera

Trump has forced us to think clearly. New GST slabs are the first sign of change

Thanks to Trump’s sudden decision to target India rather than any other country with massive tariffs, many things that ought to have been done earlier are now falling into place.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

IAF set to welcome first 2 Tejas Mk-1As soon, earlier order of 40 Mk 1 yet to be completed

Of the 40 Tejas Mk-1 aircraft ordered—comprising 16 IOC single-seaters, 16 FOC single-seaters & 8 twin-seat trainers—IAF has received 38 with two trainers yet to be delivered.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?