Water, Africa’s Gold: How poverty exacerbated Nigeria’s acute water crisis

Lack of clear government funding led to avoidable deaths from water-borne diseases like cholera

What does quarantine mean and when did it begin

In the 14th century, ships arriving at Venice were made to sit at anchor for 40 days before landing. This practice, called quarantine, was …

Droughts bring disease: Here are 4 ways they do it

Prolonged dry spells, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions, may have serious impacts, particularly if people aren’t prepared

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Higher incidences of water-borne diseases in fishermen drinking from Ganga: Survey

Consumption of and exposure to contaminated water has also led to predominance of skin diseases among fishing community

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CAG report finds promotion irregularities at ICMR institute

Irregular payments of over Rs 2 crore at NICED; Promotions ante-dated by upto 34 months

Countries don’t report disease outbreaks soon enough: WHO chief Ghebreyesus

United Nations health organisation report on IHR implementation tabled in the 73rd World Health Assembly paints a mixed picture

Antimicrobial resistance: Prevention key to control pandemics

Important to prevent emergence and spread of infections to reduce need and dependence on antimicrobials