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Kerala reported eight new Shigella infections, taking June's total to 180 and this year's tally to 256. Six deaths have been linked to the outbreak, while health authorities continue Nipah surveillance with the infected patient remaining on ventilator support

Kerala has reported 146 Shigella cases and five deaths since January, with 70 infections and four fatalities recorded in June alone. Kozhikode registered the highest number of cases, while health authorities continue monitoring the spread of the bacterial infection

Seven new Shigella cases in Wayanad schools have raised the total infections to 16, with health officials intensifying surveillance and preventive measures. Authorities report stable health conditions among patients while urging hygiene, early reporting of symptoms, and caution against self-medication

Four people died and over 20 others fell ill after suspected food poisoning at a shraddha feast in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. Victims developed vomiting, stomach pain and weakness. Authorities sent medical teams, while food samples were collected for laboratory testing to determine the exact cause

Citizens should also implement preventive measures, the government said in its appeal.

According to the special Chief Secretary, the outbreak started with one case on October 13, followed by about 200 cases till October 18

The Chief Minister held a meeting with officials to review the situation following five deaths in Gurla mandal. He inquired about the current conditions and requested details from the officials at the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Dindori district records highest number of about 350 cases of the water-borne disease

Says around 1,000 Swachh Autos, tasked with door-to-door garbage collection, not fulfilling their duties

ORS, which comes in a small packet and dissolves in water, is a lifesaving and inexpensive treatment for diarrhoeal disease, yet few prescribe it.

The Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus has claimed 17 lives in the southwestern province alone this year, according to the Secretary of the Health Department, Abdullah Khan.

The deceased, identified as Honnamma Shivappa, passed away on Sunday.

Fourteen students suffered from vomiting and shown diarrhea symptoms on Monday night and were shifted to Julurpad PHC for treatment.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad headquartered vaccine developer Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) announced that its rotavirus oral vaccine Rotavac has been introduced by Nigeria to immunise its children from the life-threatening diarrhoeal disease. Nigeria currently accounts for 14% of all childhood rotavirus deaths globally, making it the country with the second-highest number of rotavirus deaths in the […]

Lucknow: More than 150 people are suffering from diarrhoea in Lucknow’s Vikasnagar locality in Lucknow due to contaminated water supply. Eight more people had to be hospitalised during the past 24 hours, taking the number to 16 so far. Doctors said that the condition of the patients was stable. Residents have claimed that for more than […]

Hyderabad: Experts in seasonal ailments, public health specialists and general physicians have urged people to ensure they take maximum measures to avoid getting exposed to the heat wave and become a sunstroke victim. Individuals with co-morbid medical conditions like chronic heart and kidney ailments, stroke victims, diabetics, hypertension, pregnant women and children are high-risk groups […]

London: Long Covid symptoms could be linked to the effect of the virus on the vagus nerve — one of the most important multi-functional nerves in the body, according to a study. The vagus nerve extends from the brain down into the torso and into the heart, lungs and intestines, as well as several muscles, […]

Breastfeeding mothers lose weight sooner than those who don't breastfeed.

For the study, researchers from the University of Birmingham conducted a review that examined long Covid symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle pain, cough, headache, joint pain, chest pain.

Sustained implementation of containment strategies and initiatives aimed at spreading awareness on vector-control measures yield results