Posted on July 28, 2026
Every year, the 28th of July is observed globally as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about the issue of viral hepatitis, some silent diseases that affect millions of people across the globe. This year’s theme is “Let’s Break It Down” and it is aimed at helping the general public to be able to understand […]
Posted on July 22, 2026
Every year on July 22, the world pauses to talk about something we often take for granted: our brain. It controls how we think, feel, move, speak, and remember yet it’s rarely the first thing we think about when we talk about “health.” World Brain Day 2026 is trying to change that conversation, and this […]
Posted on July 15, 2026
Diabetes is an illness that is suffered by millions of people all over the globe, however, there is one complication of diabetes that is largely ignored. Neuropathy occurs when excessive blood glucose levels cause damage to the nerves, specifically in the feet, legs, hands, and arms. This condition is often disregarded because its symptoms develop […]
Posted on July 2, 2026
A public health advisory has been issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) owing to the fact that the season of West Nile virus of 2026 is beginning quite prematurely and aggressively. The authorities are advising people in the country to protect themselves from mosquito bites as there are more infections […]
Posted on June 27, 2026
As part of its overall objective of developing as a nation by 2047 (one hundred years after independence) India has set itself the ambitious target of eliminating sickle cell disease in this time frame. To reinforce this commitment, Indian President Droupadi Murmu told the country recently that the eradication of sickle cell disease has become […]
Posted on June 6, 2026
The Jaipur health department is watching closely the case of a Ugandan citizen suspected of having Ebola and who is currently under observation at a designated healthcare facility. Health officials are taking precautions to protect the public although tests to confirm or deny the suspected diagnosis have not been finalized. Officials have stated that there […]
Posted on June 2, 2026
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has raised a nation-wide alarm about the grave health consequences arising out of improper use of injections by medical personnel across India. The health warning has come at a time when concerns have been raised regarding the possible transmission of blood-borne diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C […]
Posted on May 20, 2026
There has been an unprecedented health crisis in India today because chemists and pharmacists across the nation have gone on a strike against the sale of medicines through the Internet. This strike organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has raised doubts amongst patients regarding the availability of medicines. Why Are […]
Posted on May 19, 2026
Globally, people have started worrying about the spread of the deadly Ebola disease following the declaration of the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda by WHO as a Global Public Health Emergency. The recent outbreak of the disease is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. As of now, there are no […]
Posted on May 8, 2026
An outbreak of the hantavirus on board a Dutch expedition cruise liner called MV Hondius has caused worldwide alarm after many passengers died and others were infected while traveling. The vessel is being scrutinized by health officials in various nations who are tracking down the passengers and crew who could be at risk of infection […]
