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Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites

During the past three months, the number of reported new cases dropped by almost 90 per cent compared to the previous three months, according to data published by the WHO.

As part of the Technical Advisory Group, Dr Kanjilal will monitor the performance of member states in implementing regulatory measures to eliminate trans-fatty acids and suggest WHO for granting validation certificates

The WHO continues to call on China and all countries to share any data on the origins of SARS-CoV-2 immediately

Experts on Monday opined that the current surge in infections is only "mild" but a "cause for concern" too

A team of Chinese investigators found that the cages typically used for transporting animals had tested positive for coronavirus

The long-lasting, brutal Cyclone Freddy destroyed houses, roads, farmland and hospitals and has claimed 605 lives among the more than 1.4 million affected people

While human cases of bird flu are still rare, a 11-year-old Cambodian girl died after contracting the virus, WHO also confirmed a human case of bird flu in a Chinese woman

The WHO chief said that Covid will continue to pose a threat to human health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a human case of bird flu in a Chinese woman

Statisticians worldwide have started calculating the probability of a Covid-like extreme event happening in the years to come

It was also associated with an increased risk of dying from cancer, most notably ovarian and breast cancers.

The WHO said the products, manufactured by Marion Biotech, were "substandard" and that the firm had failed to provide guarantees about their safety, the BBC reported.

As millions suffer from long Covid across the globe, including in India, a unique rehabilitation programme led by an Indian-origin scientist has helped some of such patients reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels with "impressive" results.

The surge in the number of Covid-related hospitalisations in the United States in the last few weeks comes as a warning signal to other countries as well.

Covid-19 seems to be back with a vengeance in China with nearly 40,000 cases being reported daily across the country.

District health officers have been alerted to take-up door-to-door visits to vulnerable children with symptoms of measles

States told to administer vaccine in 'vulnerable areas' for children between 9 months and 5 years

While there is a growing realisation among stakeholders on the need to have vaccine program for adults, MoHFW is yet to frame national adult immunisation guidelines.

"There is an urgent need for governments, industry, and civil society to prioritise global hearing loss prevention by promoting safe listening practices," the researchers said.