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The four contaminated and substandard cough syrups that WHO has linked to an Indian manufacturer

Explained: Why Has WHO Warned Against These Indian-made Cough Syrups And Their Fatal Effect

The WHO warned that four 'contaminated' and 'substandard' cough syrups allegedly produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited based in Haryana's Sonepat could be the reason for the deaths in the West African nation. 

06 October 2022

Pakistan Floods

UN Jointly Launches Appeal With Pakistan For Country’s Flood Victims

United Nations appeal for flood ravaged Pakistan during a ceremony in Geneva on Monday, the global body revised up its humanitarian appeal for Pakistan five-fold to USD 816 million from USD 160 million.

04 October 2022

Protests in Czech against government.

Protestors Rally In Czech Capital, Demand Govt’s Resignation

Czech: Waving Czech national flags, the protesters demanded the resignation of the current pro-Western coalition government led by conservative Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

28 September 2022

People sleeping inside mosquito nets.

NGOs Play Crucial Role In Supporting Private, Public Sectors Toward Malaria Elimination

The fight to end malaria requires an active engagement of both the public and the private sectors as well as policymakers, communities, and individuals. Non-governmental organisations and not-for-profit groups also have a...

06 October 2022

Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

Monkeypox: Delhi Records Three More Cases, Tally Rises To 12

No Monkeypox-related death has so far been reported in Delhi. The only Monkeypox-related death in India was reported in Kerala.

29 September 2022

Devastating Pakistan floods reveal the need for regional cooperation in tackling climate change in I

Red Cross, Other Agencies Warn Of Food Crisis In Flood-Hit Pakistan

Pakistan: The recent flooding in the country has led to an estimated USD 12 billion in losses has left about 78,000 square kilometres (21 million acres) of crops under water.

14 September 2022

The four contaminated and substandard cough syrups that WHO has linked to an Indian manufacturer

Cough Syrups Samples Sent To CDL Kolkata After WHO Alert

WHO warned that four ‘contaminated’ and ‘substandard’ cough syrups allegedly produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited based in Haryana's Sonepat could be the reason for the deaths of children in The Gambia.

06 October 2022

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Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

Explained: How Current Monkeypox Outbreak Is Different, Its Varied Symptoms And Transmission

The transmission and symptoms of the current global Monkeypox outbreak are different from the conventional understanding. Here we explain how.

29 August 2022

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05 August 2022
Vaccines Not Effective Without Yoga, Ayurveda: Yoga Guru Ramdev

Vaccines Not Effective Without Yoga, Ayurveda: Yoga Guru Ramdev

Without the support of yoga and Ayurveda, no vaccine can immunise you permanently against coronavirus, no matter how big you are, a president or a big doctor...


02 August 2022
Monekypox In India: Kerala Reports Fifth Case, Cases Reported In Rajasthan, Delhi

Monekypox In India: Kerala Reports Fifth Case, Cases Reported In Rajasthan, Delhi

A 20-year-old, exhibiting symptoms of the disease, has been admitted to a government hospital in Rajasthan and his samples have been sent to the National...


31 July 2022
Experts Allay Fears Over Monkeypox, Say Virus Can Spread Regardless Of Sexual Orientation

Experts Allay Fears Over Monkeypox, Say Virus Can Spread Regardless Of Sexual Orientation

Experts said the monkeypox outbreak is already stigmatising the LGBTQ community and people who developed fever and are scared to go for a medical test.


25 July 2022
Monkeypox: No Need To Be Afraid, Those Infected Stable Now, Says Kerala Health Minister

Monkeypox: No Need To Be Afraid, Those Infected Stable Now, Says Kerala Health Minister

The minister said that while the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared monkeypox outbreak as a global emergency due to its spread to around 68 countries...


23 July 2022
WHO Declares Monkeypox As Global Public Health Emergency

WHO Declares Monkeypox As Global Public Health Emergency

More than 16,000 Monkeypox cases have been reported in 74 countries since May, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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15 July 2022
We Need To Be Prepared For New Covid-19 Waves, Says WHO Chief Scientist As Cases Rise Globally

We Need To Be Prepared For New Covid-19 Waves, Says WHO Chief Scientist As Cases Rise Globally

The number of weekly cases increased for the fifth consecutive week, after a declining trend since the last peak in March 2022, as per a WHO report this week.


14 July 2022
First Monkeypox Case In Kerala Sets India On Alert: What Is It, What Are The Symptoms?

First Monkeypox Case In Kerala Sets India On Alert: What Is It, What Are The Symptoms?

A 35-year-old man who returned to the southern state from abroad and was hospitalised after showing signs of monkeypox tested positive for the disease, the...


14 July 2022
India’s First Monkeypox Case Detected In Kerala

India’s First Monkeypox Case Detected In Kerala

World Health Organisation (WHO) states monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the...


24 June 2022
Covid-19 Vaccination Programmes Prevented 20 Million Deaths Globally In 2021: Lancet Study

Covid-19 Vaccination Programmes Prevented 20 Million Deaths Globally In 2021: Lancet Study

In the first year of the vaccination programme, 19.8 million out of a potential 31.4 million Covid-19 deaths were prevented worldwide, according to estimates...


24 June 2022
 WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox A Global Health Emergency

 WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox A Global Health Emergency

Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency would mean the UN health agency considers the outbreak to be an 'extraordinary event' and that the disease is at...


21 June 2022
Explained: The Call To Change Monkeypox's Name And How Diseases Are Named

Explained: The Call To Change Monkeypox's Name And How Diseases Are Named

Earlier, there was a debate over the naming of virus that causes Covid-19, with many calling it Wuhan/China Wirus as it originiated in China's Wuhan.


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15 June 2022
WHO To Share Vaccines To Stop Monkeypox Outbreak

WHO To Share Vaccines To Stop Monkeypox Outbreak

WHO (World Health Organisation) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency is developing an initiative for ‘fair access’ to vaccines and...


14 June 2022
Over 50 Cr North Indians On Track To Lose 7.6 years Of Life If Current Pollution Levels Persist: Study

Over 50 Cr North Indians On Track To Lose 7.6 years Of Life If Current Pollution Levels Persist: Study

According to the newly published study, since 1998, India's average annual particulate pollution has increased by 61.4 percent


11 June 2022
Spike In Covid-19 Cases: The Many Facts And Answers To What's Happening Around Coronavirus

Spike In Covid-19 Cases: The Many Facts And Answers To What's Happening Around Coronavirus

As Covid-19 cases rise again in India, many questions come up that remain unclear. Here are a few questions answered about what's happening around...


10 June 2022
Covid-19 Origin Unclear, Lab Leak Theory Needs Study: WHO

Covid-19 Origin Unclear, Lab Leak Theory Needs Study: WHO

WHO experts noted that since lab accidents in the past have triggered some outbreaks, the Covid-19 lab leak theory could not be discounted.


01 June 2022
North Korea Covid-19 Outbreak 'Getting Worse', Says WHO

North Korea Covid-19 Outbreak 'Getting Worse', Says WHO

After saying North Korea is untouched by Covid-19, the country reported its first outbreak last month.


01 June 2022
Right Insurance Can Keep Monkeypox From Monkeying Around With Your Travel Plans Abroad

Right Insurance Can Keep Monkeypox From Monkeying Around With Your Travel Plans Abroad

If you plan to visit abroad in the coming months, you will need a good travel and health insurance policy to keep the monkeypox virus from monkeying around...


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