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Nadda To Lay Stone Of ICMR's High Altitude Health Research Centre In Himachal's Keylong
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR-CHAMP) in Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
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No PUCC, No Fuel: Why Vehicle Emissions Matter For Your Health
The next time a PUCC certificate is renewed, it is worth remembering that an emission check is about more than keeping a vehicle compliant. It is part of a broader effort to improve the air we breathe.
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WHO's Latest Russia Update: Plague Unconfirmed as Cause of Lab Worker's Death Remains A Mystery
WHO reports uncertainty over cause of death of Russian lab worker, with pneumonia of unknown origin diagnosed and no plague confirmed.
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Gujarat: Rajkot Civic Body Identifies 10,333 Potential Mosquito Breeding Sites Through Drone Surveys
Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has identified 10,333 potential mosquito breeding sites through drone-based surveys and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted surveillance across 95.27 square kilometres of the city, as it steps up measures to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
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India Stands In Solidarity With Kenya To Combat Ebola
The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response.
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Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case In Russia Started In A Lab: Why Laboratory Biosafety Matters Most
The most important takeaway is not simply the word "plague". It is the importance of biosafety, surveillance and rapid containment when potentially dangerous infectious organisms are handled.
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A Plague Is Not The Same As Covid: Why The Suspected Russian Pneumonic Plague Should Not Cause Panic
Pneumonic plague is a serious and potentially rapidly fatal bacterial infection, but it is not the same disease as Covid-19. It is caused by Yersinia pestis, can spread through respiratory particles in its pneumonic form and can be treated effectively with antibiotics when diagnosed early.
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Blog | From Swachh To Swasth: 13 Years Of A Campaign, And People Who Make It Matter
A clean India meant a healthy India, and a healthy India meant a stronger, more productive and more prosperous country.
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Protection From Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Could Wane After One Year In High-Burden Countries: Study
They estimated TB risk among people with TB infections in 24 countries and found that TPT offered strong initial protection, but long-term protection varied depending on the burden of TB disease in each area.
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India Issues Nationwide Alert Against Pakistan-Made Fairness Creams Over Heavy Metals Presence
India's drug regulator issues nationwide alert against two Pakistan-made skin-whitening creams over excessive heavy metals and lack of import registration.
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Not Just Fish, Nepal's Floodwater May Endanger Safe Food Supply In Bihar: What Doctors Say
Floods can spread waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid, and food pose risks of gastroenteritis and dehydration in Bihar.
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Video: Tukaram Mundhe Appreciates The Massive Public Support He Has Received
"If we want to make India a superpower, that cannot happen without a healthy India," Tukaram Mundhe said.
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FSSAI Trains Food Businesses On Labelling, Advertising Rules Amid Scrutiny Over Food Warnings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling.
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New HIV Pill Delivers Breakthrough Results In First Human Trial
Researchers say the treatment appears safe and effective so far, although larger Phase 3 trials will be needed before it can be approved for widespread use.
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Deadly Heatwaves Push Ageing France To Prepare For A Hotter Future
Historic high temperatures, arriving ever-earlier in the year, have sparked unprecedented wildfires near Paris, shuttered schools and strained ill-equipped hospitals.
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Nadda To Lay Stone Of ICMR's High Altitude Health Research Centre In Himachal's Keylong
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR-CHAMP) in Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
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No PUCC, No Fuel: Why Vehicle Emissions Matter For Your Health
The next time a PUCC certificate is renewed, it is worth remembering that an emission check is about more than keeping a vehicle compliant. It is part of a broader effort to improve the air we breathe.
-
WHO's Latest Russia Update: Plague Unconfirmed as Cause of Lab Worker's Death Remains A Mystery
WHO reports uncertainty over cause of death of Russian lab worker, with pneumonia of unknown origin diagnosed and no plague confirmed.
-
Gujarat: Rajkot Civic Body Identifies 10,333 Potential Mosquito Breeding Sites Through Drone Surveys
Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has identified 10,333 potential mosquito breeding sites through drone-based surveys and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted surveillance across 95.27 square kilometres of the city, as it steps up measures to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
-
India Stands In Solidarity With Kenya To Combat Ebola
The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response.
-
Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case In Russia Started In A Lab: Why Laboratory Biosafety Matters Most
The most important takeaway is not simply the word "plague". It is the importance of biosafety, surveillance and rapid containment when potentially dangerous infectious organisms are handled.
-
A Plague Is Not The Same As Covid: Why The Suspected Russian Pneumonic Plague Should Not Cause Panic
Pneumonic plague is a serious and potentially rapidly fatal bacterial infection, but it is not the same disease as Covid-19. It is caused by Yersinia pestis, can spread through respiratory particles in its pneumonic form and can be treated effectively with antibiotics when diagnosed early.
-
Blog | From Swachh To Swasth: 13 Years Of A Campaign, And People Who Make It Matter
A clean India meant a healthy India, and a healthy India meant a stronger, more productive and more prosperous country.
-
Protection From Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Could Wane After One Year In High-Burden Countries: Study
They estimated TB risk among people with TB infections in 24 countries and found that TPT offered strong initial protection, but long-term protection varied depending on the burden of TB disease in each area.
-
India Issues Nationwide Alert Against Pakistan-Made Fairness Creams Over Heavy Metals Presence
India's drug regulator issues nationwide alert against two Pakistan-made skin-whitening creams over excessive heavy metals and lack of import registration.
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Not Just Fish, Nepal's Floodwater May Endanger Safe Food Supply In Bihar: What Doctors Say
Floods can spread waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid, and food pose risks of gastroenteritis and dehydration in Bihar.
-
Video: Tukaram Mundhe Appreciates The Massive Public Support He Has Received
"If we want to make India a superpower, that cannot happen without a healthy India," Tukaram Mundhe said.
-
FSSAI Trains Food Businesses On Labelling, Advertising Rules Amid Scrutiny Over Food Warnings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling.
-
New HIV Pill Delivers Breakthrough Results In First Human Trial
Researchers say the treatment appears safe and effective so far, although larger Phase 3 trials will be needed before it can be approved for widespread use.
-
Deadly Heatwaves Push Ageing France To Prepare For A Hotter Future
Historic high temperatures, arriving ever-earlier in the year, have sparked unprecedented wildfires near Paris, shuttered schools and strained ill-equipped hospitals.
