Bangladesh reported five more child deaths from measles-like symptoms, taking the combined confirmed and suspected death toll to 758. Health experts warned that rising dengue infections during the monsoon could further overwhelm hospitals already struggling with the measles outbreak
Bangladesh’s measles crisis worsened as 12 more children died, taking confirmed and suspected deaths to 451. Health experts blamed poor vaccination coverage and malnutrition, while protests erupted demanding accountability from the previous interim government over the escalating public health emergency
The Centre has issued a nationwide advisory cautioning against prescribing cough and cold medications to children under two years, following reports of child deaths allegedly linked to contaminated syrups in Madhya Pradesh. Investigations are ongoing, with multi-agency teams probing all possible causes.
A controversy has erupted in Hyderabad over the use of the ‘Dr.’ prefix by physiotherapists, following a directive from the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) that was swiftly withdrawn after backlash. Physiotherapists argue that their professional council permits the prefix, while MBBS doctors contest the claim.
In addition, UNICEF is supporting the government in engaging communities and raising awareness about dengue prevention and taking necessary preventive measures, according to the UNICEF press release.
Top research institutions and private companies in the world are involved in developing ideal bio-artificial organs that can be literally bought off the shelf and safely implanted.
Hyderabad: Telangana State has received national recognition and appreciation for its efforts to eliminate malaria in the past six years between 2015 and 2021, as part of the National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India (NFMEI) initiative of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and […]
