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India's Water-Borne Disease Burden: 17 Million Cases Of Severe Diarrhoea, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera In 5 Years
Diarrhoea has the highest number of cases every year. In 2021 alone, India recorded 6,015,506 cases, the largest annual figure across the entire five-year span.
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As Cities Report Spike In Summer Ailments, Doctors Share 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Contaminated Water
A recent spike in summer ailments has led to enhanced water quality checks, as contaminated water may be behind disease spread. Dr BN Singh and Dr Rubal Gupta share five ways to stay safe from contaminated water.
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Delhi Civic Body Prepares For Dengue, Starts Curbing Mosquito Breeding
With a spurt in dengue cases in the city, civic authorities have stepped up their efforts ranging from checking mosquito breeding to fogging and spray of anti-larval chemicals to control the spread of the vector borne diseases.
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Flood Hit Nepal Appeals To International Agencies To Extend Help: Reports
Flood-hit Nepal has appealed to the international agencies for help to prevent the possible water-borne diseases and to ensure proper health services to the tens of thousand of people affected by the incessant rains that has claimed at least 60 lives, according to media reports.
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Ayurvedic Diet Tips To Remain Healthy This Monsoon
If you're not a fan of conventional medicines, you can use all natural ayurvedic treatments to remain healthy this monsoon.
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'Drinking Water' at Railway Stations Not Fit to Drink
The water people drink at railway stations may not be fit to drink, an internal report of the Railways submitted to the Delhi High Court earlier this month reveals. The report was prepared after samples collected between January and August this year were tested.
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India's Water-Borne Disease Burden: 17 Million Cases Of Severe Diarrhoea, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera In 5 Years
Diarrhoea has the highest number of cases every year. In 2021 alone, India recorded 6,015,506 cases, the largest annual figure across the entire five-year span.
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As Cities Report Spike In Summer Ailments, Doctors Share 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Contaminated Water
A recent spike in summer ailments has led to enhanced water quality checks, as contaminated water may be behind disease spread. Dr BN Singh and Dr Rubal Gupta share five ways to stay safe from contaminated water.
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Delhi Civic Body Prepares For Dengue, Starts Curbing Mosquito Breeding
With a spurt in dengue cases in the city, civic authorities have stepped up their efforts ranging from checking mosquito breeding to fogging and spray of anti-larval chemicals to control the spread of the vector borne diseases.
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Flood Hit Nepal Appeals To International Agencies To Extend Help: Reports
Flood-hit Nepal has appealed to the international agencies for help to prevent the possible water-borne diseases and to ensure proper health services to the tens of thousand of people affected by the incessant rains that has claimed at least 60 lives, according to media reports.
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Ayurvedic Diet Tips To Remain Healthy This Monsoon
If you're not a fan of conventional medicines, you can use all natural ayurvedic treatments to remain healthy this monsoon.
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'Drinking Water' at Railway Stations Not Fit to Drink
The water people drink at railway stations may not be fit to drink, an internal report of the Railways submitted to the Delhi High Court earlier this month reveals. The report was prepared after samples collected between January and August this year were tested.
