PMC Intensifies Testing for Pregnant Women in Zika-Affected Areas
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced an initiative to test all pregnant women residing in areas with active Zika virus transmission. This directive follows…
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Chandipura Virus Suspected in Gujarat: Six More Children Die, Toll Rises to 12
In a tragic development, six more children in Gujarat have died of suspected Chandipura viral infection since July 10, raising the total number of cases…
Breakthrough in Brain Cancer Treatment: IIT Delhi’s Promising Pre-Clinical Trials
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and deadly brain…
Cattle-Driven H5N1: A New Threat to Human Health
Recent research has uncovered that the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu virus may pose a greater risk to humans when transmitted from cattle than from…
Rising Dengue Cases Overshadow Zika Concerns in Pune: Health Experts Sound Alarm
While Pune grapples with the Zika virus, a more pressing issue has emerged this season – a surge in dengue cases that are causing severe…
Only 5% of Expecting Mothers Tested for Zika Virus by Pune Civic Body
Despite clear guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) for mandatory testing of all pregnant women in Zika virus-affected areas, the Pune…
New Covid Variant LB.1 Ignites Fresh Wave of Infections Across the US
Just when it seemed like the threat of coronavirus was receding, a new variant has emerged, sparking a fresh wave of infections across the United…
Chandigarh Launches ‘Stop Diarrhoea’ Campaign to Combat Deadly Disease
In a proactive measure to tackle the rising cases of diarrhoea, the UT health department in Chandigarh has initiated a two-month “Stop Diarrhoea” campaign. The…
Desperate Patient Seeks Health Ministry Intervention Over Delayed Medical Report
In a troubling case highlighting systemic inefficiencies, a 22-year-old patient from Rajasthan has sought the intervention of the Union Health Ministry after waiting over two…
India’s Zika Blind Spot: Limited Testing Capacity Raises Concerns
The sudden appearance of seven Zika virus cases in Pune has raised alarms among top virologists, who warn of significant gaps in the country’s ability…