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WHO: Sheikh Hasina’s daughter’s ouster sought

WHO: Sheikh Hasina’s daughter’s ouster sought

Wazed, based in Delhi, is a psychologist and has worked extensively on neurodevelopmental disorders. She was confirmed as the WHO Regional Director on January 23, 2024

28 January,2025 08:25 AM IST | Dhaka | Agencies
Soumya Swaminathan: Zoonotic diseases, climate change threaten human health

Soumya Swaminathan: Zoonotic diseases, climate change threaten human health

Swaminathan, who is also the former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research, emphasised the critical role of integrated research, including data from weather, climate, health, and environmental sources, to predict and prevent future outbreaks

24 January,2025 07:39 PM IST | Kochi | PTI

"We are ready": Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on HMPV scare

On January 12, a 10-month-old child in Assam had been diagnosed with the virus, which marked the state's first recorded case, as per officials.

15 January,2025 08:54 AM IST | Haryana | ANI
HMPV scare: Expected during winter, says WHO official

HMPV scare: Expected during winter, says WHO official

WHO official said that as per Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the pathogens causing the disease are "known ones"

09 January,2025 10:35 AM IST | Geneva | mid-day online correspondent
India well prepared to handle HMPV; no unusual surge detected: Centre

India well prepared to handle HMPV; no unusual surge detected: Centre

The government said it is keeping a close watch over the situation through all available channels and the World Health Organisation

05 January,2025 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Malaria cases, deaths in India declined by 69 per cent between 2017-2023: WHO

Malaria cases, deaths in India declined by 69 per cent between 2017-2023: WHO

Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable

11 December,2024 03:09 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70 pct epilepsy patients lead normal lives

Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70 pct epilepsy patients lead normal lives

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide

02 December,2024 07:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai man finds relief from Ankylosing Spondylitis after 30 yrs of chronic pain

Mumbai man finds relief from Ankylosing Spondylitis after 30 yrs of chronic pain

The patient experienced severe back pain that he managed with steroids, leading to harmful side effects like weight gain and osteopenia

12 November,2024 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India’s B2B2C mental health market likely to reach $3.9 billion by FY29

India’s B2B2C mental health market likely to reach $3.9 billion by FY29

Corporate and educational segments are leading this shift, recognising the critical role of mental health in productivity and educational success

06 November,2024 12:28 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Consuming too much salt? It's harming your health, say experts

Mid-Day Premium Consuming too much salt? It's harming your health, say experts

Consuming salt-rich packaged food or adding extra salt to your food for extra flavour is secretly harming your heart and kidney health. A recent study found that India is consuming significantly more than the recommended level of sodium, the primary ingredient of salt. Experts decode its harms

05 November,2024 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

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