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Non-communicable Diseases Emerge as ‘Top Killers Globally’ – WHO
Authors of the report say that every two seconds, one person under the age of 70 dies of a non-communicable diseases – such as...
COVID-19
Health Minister Speaks of Long-Awaited Incentives for ASHA Workers
ASHA, or Accredited Social Health Activists have been demanding better remuneration for the past many years, but the health minister did not make any...
Clean tech
Over 24 Million Affected by Exposure to Ionizing Occupational Radiation
Over 500 experts from all over the world are to exchange information and experiences on strengthening the protection of workers from radiation.
An international conference...
Air
Nepal has ‘World’s Highest’ Lung Disease Death Rate
A new study reported that Nepal had the highest reported death rate from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2019, primarily due to air pollution....
Bangladesh
Over 60 Per Cent of Bangladesh’s Healthcare Facilities Lack Basic Hygiene Services
Interventions to increase access to handwashing with water and soap and environmental cleaning form the cornerstone of infection prevention and control programmes and are...
COVID-19
Wearing Masks in Public Places Now Mandatory in Delhi, Violators to be Fined
The Delhi government has mandated wearing face masks in public places following a surge in the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Health officials say that...
Health Policy
Monkeypox Concern Heightened Only After it Became A ‘Northern’ Disease, Says WHO
Castigating developed countries for not paying heed to diseases prevalent in the global south until these hit home, the WHO has urged developed nations...
Health Policy
Evolving Cholera Poses Outbreak Threat – Scientists Urge Close Monitoring of Cholera Variants
New cholera variants capable of causing large outbreaks could emerge, say scientists, recommending Constant monitoring of the evolving cholera bug to prevent outbreaks. The...
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Human Society is Making the Mistake of Forgetting the Importance of Forests: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said that she was confident that the officers of the Indian Forest Service had become completely...
Inflation and Inequality – What does Government Data say?
In the light of rising inflation, widening unemployment, depleting savings, and growing inequality, it is crucial to take stock...
India Road Safety Model ‘Can Save Lives Worldwide’
Deaths on India’s busiest highway more than halved following raft of interventions. The organisation, SaveLIFE Foundation, plans to extend...
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Human Society is Making the Mistake of Forgetting the Importance of Forests: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said that she was confident that...
Inflation and Inequality – What does Government Data say?
In the light of rising inflation, widening unemployment, depleting...
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