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Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The milestone follows more than 30 years without locally transmitted cases and sustained
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Patient Names Changed To Charlie Kirk In Major Medical Hack In New Zealand
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Patients were labelled as dead, while some had their names changed to "Charlie Kirk" after New Zealand's MediMap platform was hacked.
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Wheelchair User Alleges Southwest Airlines Left Her Stranded In Airport Restroom: "Caused Emotional Distress"
- Sunday February 15, 2026
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The lawsuit states that the episode caused her dire "emotional distress, including panic symptoms and physical manifestations of panic."
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Supreme Court Ruling On Menstrual Hygiene, A Monumental Step Towards Women's Empowerment: Experts
- Saturday January 31, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Supreme Court's recognition of menstrual hygiene as a right to life is a landmark step for women's dignity and stigma-free education, said public health experts on Saturday.
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Crackdown On Fake Disability Papers Creates Ripples In Maharashtra
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- India News | Reported by Sujata Kanhaiya Dwivedi
In a major crackdown on a racket of issuing fake disability certificates, the primary education department of the Nanded zilla parishad has suspended seven teachers in the first phase of its disciplinary action.
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No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.
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Mask Mandates Return In Parts Of California Amid Rising COVID-19, Flu Risks
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The orders specify that informal masks like scarves, bandanas or "any mask that has an unfiltered, one-way exhaust valve" aren't permitted.
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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
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Surrogacy Racket, Exploiting Chinese Speech-Impaired, Disabled Women, Busted
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A three-story residential building reportedly served as the headquarters for the racket. During their raid, police found 16 hospital beds used for treatments related to surrogacy.
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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
- Friday October 4, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
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Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The milestone follows more than 30 years without locally transmitted cases and sustained
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www.ndtv.com
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Patient Names Changed To Charlie Kirk In Major Medical Hack In New Zealand
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Patients were labelled as dead, while some had their names changed to "Charlie Kirk" after New Zealand's MediMap platform was hacked.
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www.ndtv.com
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Wheelchair User Alleges Southwest Airlines Left Her Stranded In Airport Restroom: "Caused Emotional Distress"
- Sunday February 15, 2026
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The lawsuit states that the episode caused her dire "emotional distress, including panic symptoms and physical manifestations of panic."
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www.ndtv.com
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Supreme Court Ruling On Menstrual Hygiene, A Monumental Step Towards Women's Empowerment: Experts
- Saturday January 31, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Supreme Court's recognition of menstrual hygiene as a right to life is a landmark step for women's dignity and stigma-free education, said public health experts on Saturday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Crackdown On Fake Disability Papers Creates Ripples In Maharashtra
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- India News | Reported by Sujata Kanhaiya Dwivedi
In a major crackdown on a racket of issuing fake disability certificates, the primary education department of the Nanded zilla parishad has suspended seven teachers in the first phase of its disciplinary action.
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www.ndtv.com
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No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Mask Mandates Return In Parts Of California Amid Rising COVID-19, Flu Risks
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The orders specify that informal masks like scarves, bandanas or "any mask that has an unfiltered, one-way exhaust valve" aren't permitted.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
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www.ndtv.com
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Surrogacy Racket, Exploiting Chinese Speech-Impaired, Disabled Women, Busted
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A three-story residential building reportedly served as the headquarters for the racket. During their raid, police found 16 hospital beds used for treatments related to surrogacy.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
- Friday October 4, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
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doctor.ndtv.com