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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Bihar Boy, 5, Stabbed To Death In School. Family Alleges Sexual Assault
According to the doctors, the child was sexually assaulted and repeatedly stabbed with sharp objects.
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100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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8-Year-Old Boy Crushed Under School Van In Gurugram, Driver Arrested
Inspector Surender Kumar from Bhondsi police station said the child's body was handed over to his relatives on Sunday, after the post-mortem.
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Cancer Is The 10th Leading Cause Of Child Deaths In India, Says Study
Cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among children in India, with around 17,000 deaths in 2023.
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Video: A Doll's Funeral In Gaza Shows How War Has Reached Its Youngest
Between October 7, 2023, and January 5, 2025, a total of 42,200 women, children and elderly people were killed. They made up 56% of all violent deaths in Gaza during that period.
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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Bengaluru Techie Kills Self After Child Drowns, Note Says 'I Am Responsible'
In the note, the techie stated that she was "responsible" for her child's death, explaining that the incident occurred while she had briefly gone to the terrace, police said.
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6-Month-Old Dies In Karnataka After Swallowing Dried Hibiscus Flowers
Infant died in Mysuru after swallowing a dried hibiscus flower placed for Pooja at home.
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Delhi Man Kills Wife By Hitting Her With Mini Gas Cylinder As Child Watches
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute in South Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur area. The accused reportedly struck his wife on the head with a mini LPG cylinder, resulting in her immediate death.
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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Bihar Boy, 5, Stabbed To Death In School. Family Alleges Sexual Assault
According to the doctors, the child was sexually assaulted and repeatedly stabbed with sharp objects.
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100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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8-Year-Old Boy Crushed Under School Van In Gurugram, Driver Arrested
Inspector Surender Kumar from Bhondsi police station said the child's body was handed over to his relatives on Sunday, after the post-mortem.
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Cancer Is The 10th Leading Cause Of Child Deaths In India, Says Study
Cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among children in India, with around 17,000 deaths in 2023.
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Video: A Doll's Funeral In Gaza Shows How War Has Reached Its Youngest
Between October 7, 2023, and January 5, 2025, a total of 42,200 women, children and elderly people were killed. They made up 56% of all violent deaths in Gaza during that period.
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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Bengaluru Techie Kills Self After Child Drowns, Note Says 'I Am Responsible'
In the note, the techie stated that she was "responsible" for her child's death, explaining that the incident occurred while she had briefly gone to the terrace, police said.
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6-Month-Old Dies In Karnataka After Swallowing Dried Hibiscus Flowers
Infant died in Mysuru after swallowing a dried hibiscus flower placed for Pooja at home.
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Delhi Man Kills Wife By Hitting Her With Mini Gas Cylinder As Child Watches
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute in South Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur area. The accused reportedly struck his wife on the head with a mini LPG cylinder, resulting in her immediate death.
