In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost

In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost

The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox a global health hazard and has warned that the virus might ultimately cross international borders. On Friday, Sweden announced that it had recorded its first case amid scientists being concerned about the spread of a new version of the disease. Let’s take a closer look read … Read more

drug side effects case: Supreme Court rejects PIL for mandatory disclosure of drug side effects by doctors

drug side effects case: Supreme Court rejects PIL for mandatory disclosure of drug side effects by doctors

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a PIL seeking a direction to all the medical professionals in the country to specify to their patients all possible risks and side effects associated with a drug or a pharmaceutical product being prescribed. Kerala-based naturopath Jacob Vadakkanchery wanted that all medical professionals should specify the side effects in … Read more

What is E. coli and how deadly is it? – Firstpost

What is E. coli and how deadly is it? – Firstpost

Who doesn’t love McDonald’s? It is the world’s largest food chain, with over 40,000 stores worldwide. However, the popular food chain’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers have caused concern in the United States after one person died and several others became ill due to E. coli infections in 10 states, the US Centres for Disease Control and … Read more

WHO declares Egypt malaria-free

WHO declares Egypt malaria-free

On Sunday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) certified Egypt, a North African country, malaria-free, marking the culmination of nearly a century-long effort to eradicate the disease. The global health organisation, in a statement, described the development as a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Egyptian government and people to rid themselves of the disease. … Read more

Niger State confirms16 deaths,165 cases

Niger State confirms16 deaths,165 cases

The Niger State Government has confirmed 16 deaths from 165 cases of cholera recorded in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Dangana Ibrahim, confirmed the outbreak of the disease at a meeting of the State Task Force Committee on Primary Healthcare and Immunisation, chaired by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, in Minna. According to … Read more

Researchers discover how body’s natural killer cells protects from cancer

Researchers discover how body’s natural killer cells protects from cancer

SOUTHAMPTON: After discovering how the immune system of the body targets cancer-ravaged cells, scientists are on the approach of a significant breakthrough in the fight against the disease. According to a recent study, human immune system’s natural killer cells, which guard against infections and illness, have an innate ability to identify and target a protein … Read more

WHO declares mpox a global health emergency: What is mpox, can the virus spread, How can it be stopped

WHO declares mpox a global health emergency: What is mpox, can the virus spread, How can it be stopped

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Wednesday that the escalating transmission of mpox in Africa constitutes a global health emergency, warning that the virus could potentially spread across international borders.The declaration was made by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus following a convening of the UN health agency’s emergency committee. This announcement comes just a … Read more

Fatigue, mental health issues among most common post-COVID symptoms: MoS Health Prataprao Jadhav to Rajya Sabha

Fatigue, mental health issues among most common post-COVID symptoms: MoS Health Prataprao Jadhav to Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Post-Covid complications affect multiple organs and can be pulmonary, cardiovascular, haematological, neuropsychiatric, dermatological, renal, gastrointestinal or endocrinal, according to the ICMR, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. According to the National Clinical Registry for COVID-19, data obtained from 31 hospitals across India, dyspnea, fatigue, and mental … Read more

Many lack access to brain medicines- WHO

Many lack access to brain medicines- WHO

A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that despite significant progress in developing effective treatments for neurological disorders, there are treatment gaps. WHO made this known in a statement on Monday, noting that over 75 per cent of people in low-income countries and 50 per cent in middle-income countries cannot access … Read more