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…
Social Sector
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…
Alaskapox Virus
The Alaskapox virus, first identified in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2015, is an orthopoxvirus causing skin lesions, muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes. As of early…
286th Law Commission Report
The 286th Law Commission Report emphasizes the need for a comprehensive Epidemic Plan and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to effectively address future epidemics. It critiques…
InfexnTM
InfexnTM, introduced in Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram, is India’s first genomics-based infectious diseases test. Developed by HaystackAnalytics in collaboration with NIMS Medicity, this state-of-the-art test can…
World Pulses Day 2024
World Pulses Day 2024, celebrated under the theme “Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People”, emphasizes the importance of pulses in improving soil health and providing nutrition.…
Fentanyl Crisis in Mexico
The fentanyl crisis in Mexico is a significant challenge, affecting both Mexico and the U.S. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than heroin, has become…
Candida Auris
Candida Auris is a significant public health concern due to its resistance to common antifungal medications and its ability to spread rapidly, especially in healthcare…
