Coming out of the jungle, infectious diseases
Diseases associated with forests can, in several ways, be seen as a reaction to change in relationship between humans and forests
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
While most of these deaths are preventable, countries still don’t have enough legal control on the use of hazardous compounds such as lead
Need to ramp up vaccine supply for developing countries: Global task force on COVID-19
Heads of the World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization met for the first time …
COVID-19: Sharp dip in TB cases during lockdown, timely diagnosis major worry
A 25% reduction in TB detection due to the COVID-19 pandemic in three months could lead to a 13% increase in TB deaths, according to WHO
Run-up to World TB Day: Shorter, cheaper treatment regimen can help eradicate tuberculosis
India accounts for more than 28% of the global burden of TB and more than 26% of total multi-drug resistant TB cases
Reducing risk of zoonoses in food production: WHO lays down guidelines
There is, however, no evidence that consumption of food is implicated in the transmission of the COVID-19, the WHO guidlines underscored
Antimicrobial resistance: The need to tackle access-excess problem
AMR, like every process, has its own drivers and determinants. The threat has evolved over time due to our acts of omission and commission
COVID-19: Extensive research underway; how much will it help?
As many as 42 vaccines were in preclinical stage and two vaccines in Phase I clinical trials as of March 20, according to WHO
WHO nod to first emergency use vaccine can tackle rising vaccine-derived poliovirus cases
Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus occurs if a population is poorly vaccinated and there are enough susceptible children for excreted …
COVID-19 can reverse decades of progress in eliminating child deaths: UN
Almost 68% of 77 countries surveyed reported at least some disruption in health checks and immunisation services, which may lead to increase in …
COVID-19: 99% active cases are with mild symptoms
Spread of COVID-19 fastest in last seven months; the world added first million cases in four months, last million in four days
WHO report flags spike in cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus
At least 149 immunodeficiency vaccine-derived poliovirus cases were reported to WHO between 1961 and 2019
Shortage of specialist doctors: DNB course can be a way forward
Training in Diplomate National Board course has helped deal with shortage of specialists in rural areas and skewed population-…
COVID-19: Why social distancing does not work for Nigerian women
Religion holds an African woman responsible for all domestic chores, and saying no to husbands is not allowed, say Nigerian women
Energy access goals need greater effort in post-COVID-19 world: Report
Report calls SDG 7 progress of last few years regarding access to electricity insufficient; says pandemic will make things worse
Is that milk safe? CSE’s assessment of antibiotic misuse in dairy sector says it’s not
A recent assessment found that dairy farmers indiscriminately use antibiotics for diseases common in animals, and is likely to aggravate the …
COVID-19: WHO, UNICEF flag sharp decline in vaccination, warn of more lapses
There was a substantial drop in number of children completing three doses of vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis in first four …
Emerging drug resistance in eastern Africa hinders fight against malaria
Most of the countries in Africa are not on track to achieving the goal of eliminating malaria in the continent by 2030
COVID-19: WHO criticises countries for not ensuring dignity of migrants during lockdowns
Indian states suspends routine immunisation, WHO says it is unfair
Nature’s bounty to boost immunity at a Greater Noida village
A look at 10 medicinal plants known to enhance immunity and strengthen brain power
WHO calls for moratorium on booster till 2021-end, ‘additional’ dose for high risk population
Currently, 20 per cent of the available vaccines are being used as boosters
Anaemia in women, children aggravated in 2019: NFHS-5
As many as 68.4% children and 66.4% women surveyed suffered from anaemia in 2019
WHO releases guidelines for multi-modal generative AI in healthcare, resonates with recommendations for other sectors
Rapid adoption of AI-driven models underscores need to weigh out their benefits and risks carefully
WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels
Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out
Coronavirus update: 25 of 36 states / UTs record daily increase in cases
No decrease in number of deaths due to COVID-19 in any state