Africa on its way to becoming a polio-free continent

It is likely that Nigeria will soon be removed by WHO from the list of countries where polio is endemic

Lagos takes action against violators to tackle noise pollution

State environmental agency LASEPA has shut 40 religious houses, industries and night clubs for contravening guidelines on pollution

New dengue vaccine provides ray of hope to India

CYD-TDV vaccine protected two out of three volunteers aged 9 years and older against dengue, finds study

South Korean prime minister declares ‘de facto end’ to MERS outbreak

MERS has infected 186 people in the country, killing 36

First malaria vaccine raises hope for millions living in high burden countries

The European Medicines Agency recognised the first ever malaria vaccine last week

Malaria-helping protein identified

By targeting the protein, pharma companies can develop a new drug to treat the disease and block its transmission

International food standards revised; safe limit for lead reduced

Codex standards now also contain a prescribed daily intake value of potassium, a mineral known to reduce the risk of heart disease

Few governments levy appropriate levels of tax on tobacco products, says WHO report

Evidence shows WHO’s recommendation to increase tax on tobacco products is the most effective way to curb its consumption

WHO issues notice to Chennai lab

Agency finds ‘critical’ lapses in clinical trial of HIV and Hepatitis B drugs

India’s smart cities will need smart transport

With many Indian cities set to become larger than most countries, both in terms of GDP and population, mobility should be high on agenda

Who fares best and worst on road safety across the world

Inequalities still persist in reproductive and child health care, says study

Despite the progress that many countries have made over past few years, inequalities remain a concern

Suicide one of leading causes of death among youth in developing countries

WHO calls for coordinated action to reduce such deaths worldwide

World Health Assembly focus on mental health

WHO action plan to strengthen effective leadership and governance for mental health to be discussed

4.3 million deaths caused by household air pollution in 2012: WHO

Dire need of policy and guidance that can promote public health and environment, including healthier homes and healthier transport, says health …

WHO approves experimental Ebola drugs, Canada decides to donate 1,000 doses

The death toll in four West African countries affected by the deadly virus has topped 1,000

Ebola emergency: WHO spotlight on experimental drugs

On Friday, it was disclosed that three persons in New Delhi are being kept under watch for possible Ebola symptoms

MERS claims more lives in South Korea

The virus is believed to spread through respiratory secretions of infected persons

UN targets for Ebola response may not be met in West Africa

Targets for treatment and safe burials likely to be achieved in many places, but not in others, says WHO

Unprecedented number of medics infected with Ebola, India safe as of now

Ebola crisis is largely underestimated, warns WHO amid rising death toll

Disappearance of nearly 20 patients from medical facility in Liberia a big blow to control efforts in country

West Africa countries report spike in Ebola cases

Despite advisories, relatives of victims have been using public transport to transport their dead bodies

Decision on global antimicrobial action plan expected today

India, which lacks controls on antibiotic use in poultry and meat, said that antimicrobial resistance must be seen as a development challenge

Ethical concerns eclipse world’s race to develop Ebola vaccine

World Health Organization and international community have been repeatedly slammed for delayed intervention

All about Ebola

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