WHO Updates COVID-19 Guidelines-Advises Against Routine Antibiotic Use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated clinical management guidelines for COVID-19, recommending against the routine use of antibiotics…
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New XFG Covid Sub-Variant Detected in Telangana
For the first time, a Covid-19 sample from Telangana has tested positive for the XFG sub-variant, according to genome sequencing…
Centre Plans Gradual Shutdown of National Polio Surveillance Network
Indian government is preparing to gradually phase out the National Polio Surveillance Network (NPSN), a nationwide system established by the…
India Reports New Covid-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 Amid Localized Case Surges
India has detected one case of the newly emerging Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four cases of another subvariant, LF.7, according…
WHO Applauds India for Backing Historic Pandemic Accord
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his gratitude to India for its strong support and…
India Recognized for Eliminating Trachoma as Public Health Issue
India has officially been awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem by WHO Director-General Dr….
World Asthma Day – India Turns to Smart Solutions Amid Rising Respiratory Crisis
World Asthma Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May, driven by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)…
Clean Hands, Stronger Defense: Stop AMR This World Hygiene Day
Background and Purpose Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a growing global concern, making the treatment and prevention of infections more…
Apollo Hospitals to Invest ₹6,000 Crore to Add 3,500 Beds; ₹2,880 Crore Set for FY26
As India faces a rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer and diabetes, Apollo Hospitals has unveiled a comprehensive…
Mexico Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
Mexico has confirmed its first human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according…