A traveller arriving from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru after exhibiting symptoms suspected to be linked to the Ebola virus, triggering heightened health surveillance measures and precautionary protocols by authorities in Karnataka. According to officials, the passenger displayed symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever shortly after arrival, leading airport health personnel and state medical authorities...
The rising number of stray dogs in the Vasai-Virar region has become a major public safety concern after civic authorities revealed that more than 15,000 dog bite incidents were reported within just four months. The alarming figures have intensified pressure on the local municipal administration to accelerate sterilisation efforts and improve stray animal management across...
As cardiovascular diseases continue to rise among younger adults, medical experts are increasingly emphasizing the importance of preventive lifestyle choices beginning in early adulthood. A leading heart surgeon has now highlighted five simple yet highly effective habits that people should adopt after the age of 30 to maintain a healthier heart, improve longevity, and remain...
Authorities at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport have issued a health advisory related to the Ebola virus, urging passengers arriving from certain African nations to remain alert and comply with enhanced screening procedures. The move comes amid growing international concern over the spread of the deadly viral disease and follows precautionary measures being adopted globally...
In a significant move aimed at improving India’s healthcare infrastructure and ensuring better patient care, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a nationwide audit of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities across the country. The directive comes amid growing concerns over inadequate critical care infrastructure, shortages of trained medical staff, and inconsistent standards in hospitals...
A large-scale shutdown of medical stores across Tamil Nadu disrupted access to medicines on Wednesday as thousands of pharmacies joined a nationwide strike called by chemists’ associations against online pharmacy operations and alleged unfair pricing practices by corporate platforms. According to industry estimates, nearly 40,000 medical shops across the state remained closed as part of...
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp escalation in Ebola virus disease cases in the eastern region, with the death toll rising to 131 and at least 513 suspected infections under investigation. The outbreak has raised renewed concerns about the spread of one of the world’s most lethal viral diseases...
Canadian health authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of hantavirus linked to an ongoing international outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, raising concerns among public health agencies monitoring the spread of the rare but potentially deadly virus. The confirmed patient is a Canadian resident from Yukon who recently returned from the Antarctic...
The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again confronting a major public health emergency after authorities confirmed the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak since the deadly virus was first identified there in 1976. Health officials have reported 246 suspected cases and at least 65 deaths so far, raising alarm across Central Africa as concerns grow over...
A major public health scare unfolded in a village in Jammu and Kashmir after residents reportedly consumed meat suspected to have come from a rabies-infected animal, prompting authorities to launch an urgent medical response. More than 250 villagers were administered anti-rabies vaccinations as precautionary measures amid growing fear and uncertainty in the area. The incident...