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Australia Eliminates Trachoma As A Public Health Issue, India Did It In 2024; Here's How
Australia has become the 30th country to eliminate trachoma, a leading infectious cause of blindness. India achieved the same milestone in 2024. Here's how sustained public health action, hygiene, and the WHO SAFE strategy made it possible.
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French Student Faces Over Two Years In Jail For Licking Straw In Singapore Vending Machine
A French student in Singapore faces up to two years in jail after filming himself licking a vending machine straw and putting it back, with the viral video triggering public outrage and legal action.
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Heatwaves Take A Hidden Toll On Menstrual Health, Experts Warn
According to WHO guidance, the body's inability to regulate internal temperature during extreme heat can lead to serious health consequences.
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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50 Litres Of Unhygienic Badam Milk, Kulfi Products Destroyed In Telangana Raid
Officials said the step was taken to prevent unhygienic food from reaching consumers after violations were detected.
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Conjunctivitis Cases Surge In Chennai; Doctors Urge Hygiene And Prompt Care
Health experts emphasise that maintaining strict hygiene is crucial in controlling the outbreak. Regular handwashing, avoidance of eye contact.
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Viral Video Shows Aloo Tikki Seller In Ghaziabad Washing Potatoes With His Feet
The woman who shot the video called the incident shameful, noting that the man was washing the potatoes while wearing slippers.
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Woman Exposes Poor And Unhygienic Conditions Of London Tube In Viral Video
The London Underground faces criticism after a viral video shows urination and foul smells, challenging its reputation for safety and cleanliness.
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Food Poisoning Suspected In Eklavya Model Schools, Government Confirms
A few isolated instances of suspected food poisoning and infections in certain Eklavya Model Residential Schools have been reported, the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, said in a written response in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Cases at Army Training Centre
The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow respiratory etiquette, and wear masks if experiencing symptoms or while in crowded places.
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Australia Eliminates Trachoma As A Public Health Issue, India Did It In 2024; Here's How
Australia has become the 30th country to eliminate trachoma, a leading infectious cause of blindness. India achieved the same milestone in 2024. Here's how sustained public health action, hygiene, and the WHO SAFE strategy made it possible.
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French Student Faces Over Two Years In Jail For Licking Straw In Singapore Vending Machine
A French student in Singapore faces up to two years in jail after filming himself licking a vending machine straw and putting it back, with the viral video triggering public outrage and legal action.
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Heatwaves Take A Hidden Toll On Menstrual Health, Experts Warn
According to WHO guidance, the body's inability to regulate internal temperature during extreme heat can lead to serious health consequences.
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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50 Litres Of Unhygienic Badam Milk, Kulfi Products Destroyed In Telangana Raid
Officials said the step was taken to prevent unhygienic food from reaching consumers after violations were detected.
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Conjunctivitis Cases Surge In Chennai; Doctors Urge Hygiene And Prompt Care
Health experts emphasise that maintaining strict hygiene is crucial in controlling the outbreak. Regular handwashing, avoidance of eye contact.
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Viral Video Shows Aloo Tikki Seller In Ghaziabad Washing Potatoes With His Feet
The woman who shot the video called the incident shameful, noting that the man was washing the potatoes while wearing slippers.
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Woman Exposes Poor And Unhygienic Conditions Of London Tube In Viral Video
The London Underground faces criticism after a viral video shows urination and foul smells, challenging its reputation for safety and cleanliness.
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Food Poisoning Suspected In Eklavya Model Schools, Government Confirms
A few isolated instances of suspected food poisoning and infections in certain Eklavya Model Residential Schools have been reported, the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, said in a written response in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Cases at Army Training Centre
The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow respiratory etiquette, and wear masks if experiencing symptoms or while in crowded places.
