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Indians live 2.8 years longer than Pakistanis, says WHO. Here’s why

India’s life expectancy was estimated at 71 years in 2023, compared with 68.2 years in Pakistan, according to the latest WHO estimates.

WHO has zeroed in on 6 candidates for a dengue drug, but only 1 in late-stage trials

A WHO analysis of 21 recent dengue trial records found just 6 candidates with evidence warranting further development, with only VIS513 of Serum Institute of India having reached Phase 3.

WHO confirms Bhutan is first South-East Asian nation to achieve rabies-free milestone

The Himalayan country’s success has been credited to its decade-long One Health approach, which recognises that the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems are interlinked.

WHO launches trial of experimental drugs against rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DR Congo

The adaptive study will test two experimental therapies as the largest recorded Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak infects nearly 1,600 people, amid insecurity and strained treatment centres.

How to stop skin cancer in time? Smart tattoo is science’s latest breakthrough

Researchers at the University of Quebec used skin temperature to devise a new non-invasive technique for detecting skin cancer.

2 Indians aboard the hantavirus-hit South Atlantic cruise ship are asymptomatic, health ministry confirms

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday that while the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius was a serious incident, the public health risk remained low.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship linked to the rare Andes strain. Should people in India be worried

WHO has confirmed the outbreak aboard MV Hondius. According to Union health ministry sources, 2 Indian nationals are onboard the vessel & ‘are presently asymptomatic’.

Why panel of Indian medical experts wants you to ditch table salt

Low-sodium salt substitutes are reformulated versions of regular salt in which 15-30% of sodium chloride is replaced with potassium chloride.

Why do women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases? Study links risk to hormonal changes in midlife

New research published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation argues that Alzheimer’s may begin much earlier than previously thought, often between the ages of 45 and 65.

As rich nations cut aid, Lancet study warns of 22 million preventable deaths by 2030

Study finds that falling global aid support to low- and middle-income countries risks decades of health gains, with children likely to bear the brunt.

On Camera

Sharjeel Imam and the danger of inventing an enemy India cannot defeat

The rise of SIMI — using much the same language Sharjeel Imam now draws on — was different. Blocked by endemic social exclusion and communal discrimination, a new cohort of educated young Muslims had been drawn to the organisation.

Indian economy’s UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita income

Uttar Pradesh demonstrates potential of support-led security on a remarkable scale. However, its achievements must be considered alongside its limitations.

Trump admin ‘withholding’ approval for Europe-funded Patriot missiles for Ukraine—WaPo report

The weapons are being purchased through NATO’s PURL framework, which allows European allies to fund the purchase of American military supplies for Ukraine.

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.