Annual India TB Report 2023
the Annual India TB Report 2023 outlines India’s efforts and strategies to combat Tuberculosis, aiming for its elimination by 2025. It emphasizes the country’s highest-ever…
Diseases
Beni-Koji (Red Yeast Rice)
Beni-koji, or red yeast rice, is a traditional Chinese dietary component known for its potential health benefits, particularly in lowering cholesterol levels. Produced by fermenting…
Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India
This study, led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, indicates that the prevalence of anaemia in India may have been previously…
India Receives Prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award
India has received the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award in recognition of its exemplary efforts to combat these infectious diseases. The award was presented…
Peru Declares Health Emergency after Dengue Surge
The recent surge in dengue fever cases in Peru has led to the declaration of a health emergency across much of the country, particularly affecting…
Venom-Neutralising Antibody
Venom-neutralising antibodies represent a groundbreaking advancement in the field of antivenom research. Scientists have developed a synthetic human antibody, 2554_01_D11, capable of neutralizing snake neurotoxins…
Guinea Worm Disease
Guinea worm disease, caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, is a crippling ailment transmitted through drinking water contaminated with infected water fleas. Once prevalent…
Karnataka Mandates Reporting of Snakebite Deaths
Karnataka’s mandate to report snakebite deaths is a significant development in addressing the high number of fatalities and disabilities caused by snakebites in India, particularly…
Diphtheria Outbreak
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial disease, primarily caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and marked by symptoms like sore throat, fever, and a thick grey or…
