It’s taken roots: COVID-19 may soon turn endemic in many countries
India may be among endemic places; risk of the number of immune inidividuals dropping below a threshhold will remain
El Salvador becomes first central American country to be declared malaria-free
The country has not recorded any indigenous case of malaria since 2017
Odisha has most contaminated sites in India: CPCB data
Of the 112 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances, 23 were in Odisha followed by Uttar Pradesh (21) and Delhi (11)
First ever national survey shows the extent of South Africa’s TB problem
In 2019, 58,000 people died of TB in South Africa and 1.4 million people died from TB globally
Water’s value cannot be pegged to its price alone: UN report
The tremendous value of water cannot be confused with the concepts of ‘price’ and ‘cost’, the report said
Outbreak of infectious diseases linked to change in forest cover, finds study
Outbreaks of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases linked to deforestation increased between 1990 and 2016
World TB Day: More men than women reported infection among India’s elderly
The prevalence percentage among men is almost double that among women.
Global Diabetes Compact to increase access to testing, treatment: WHO
About half of all adults with type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed
COVID-19 now 2nd biggest cause of death in India
Lack of preparedness makes for an asphyxiating crisis in just 8 weeks
WHO sets global benchmarks for salt
The WHO considered national targets from 41 countries to set salt benchmarks; No country from WHO-South East Asia region, including, India, …
Long working hours killed 745,000 in 2016, study finds
The trend may worsen during COVID-19 pandemic, which has significantly altered the way people work, the report adds
New WHO panel to investigate rise in zoonotic diseases and build action plan
The experts will advise several international organisations on how future outbreaks can be averted
Access to viral hepatitis diagnosis and treatment is still limited: WHO
In Africa, less than eight countries provide subsidised testing and treatment for viral hepatitis
What is killing people in India: A complete picture
Disease of the Respiratory System has been the major cause of death since 2000
January 30 now ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day’: WHA
Delegates at the 74th World Health Assembly unanimously adopted a proposal by the UAE to declare January 30 as ‘World NTD Day’
Rural South Africa has a high burden of undiagnosed non-communicable diseases: Study
A health-screening programme in KwaZulu-Natal showed that most seniors, especially women were living with a chronic health condition
Illegal pig import may be behind African swine fever outbreak in Manipur, say officials
Strict containment measures have been enforced in affected areas in the absence of a vaccine or treatment
The worst of Nagaland’s African swine fever outbreak may be over, say officials
No fresh cases have been reported in two weeks in the state
A higher share of older Indian women physically active than men: Study
A greater share of those above 45 years in the rural areas are physically active compared to their urban counterparts
‘Elderly women more overweight, obese than men’
More elderly aged 60 and above were overweight and obese in urban areas than in rural areas, found Longitudinal Ageing Study in India
Mammals in wildlife trade host 75% of known zoonotic viruses
The researchers surveyed the association of 226 viruses responsible for zoonotic diseases with more than 800 mammal species
African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world
Small farms in Asia are the worst hit by the outbreak, while global pork and feed markets fluctuate with fall and rise in China’s pig numbers
African swine fever: Forgotten contagion
Viruses, it seems, are at war with life forms. While the world is struggling with the novel coronavirus, another one has been killing pigs, …
COVID-19: Need to relook human relationship with wild, domestic animals, says report
But should not come at the cost of ignoring needs of local / indigenous communities, warns report
COVID-19: J&J vaccine can heighten risk of rare neurological condition
The Guillain-Barré syndrome can cause muscle weakness and paralysis.
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