Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Exceeds 215,000 Cases, 1,204 Deaths
The Bangladesh measles outbreak has surged to over 215,000 suspected cases and 1,204 deaths in 24 hours, straining hospitals and highlighting gaps in vaccination coverage.
Public Health And Hospitals News
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Karnataka Hospitals Must Display Medicine Prices and Treatment Charges
Karnataka private hospitals must display scheduled medicine prices and treatment charges for public scrutiny to curb overcharging and improve transparency.
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Baiga Children Dying from Malaria Due to Poverty and Missing Healthcare in Balaghat
Baiga children die from malaria in Balaghat despite poverty and missing healthcare. A three-kilometer road gap prevents treatment, causing deaths.
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Maharashtra FDA Suspends ISKCON Juhu Food Outlets and IRCTC Kitchen Over Safety Violations
Maharashtra FDA suspended three ISKCON Juhu food outlet licenses and an IRCTC kitchen over rodent droppings, clogged drains, and pest infestations.
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NHRC Investigates 60 Newborn Deaths at Malda Medical College
NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of at least sixty newborn deaths at Malda Medical College in West Bengal, ordering a detailed report within two weeks.
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West Bengal Tragedy: Ten Newborns Perish at Malda Medical College in One Day
West Bengal Health Dept seeks report after ten newborns die at Malda Medical College in one day. Eight infants were critically referred from other hospitals.
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H1N1 Cases Surge Across India as Delhi Reports Over 1,700 Infections
Delhi has logged over 1,700 H1N1 infections as seasonal flu surges across India. Officials say no new dangerous strain is circulating but urge caution.
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Chandipura Virus Outbreak Claims Nearly 30 Lives in Gujarat, Spreads to Rajasthan
Chandipura virus outbreak kills nearly 30 in Gujarat; cases spread to Rajasthan. Experts warn encephalitis risk, especially in children. Early detection is vital.
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Kerala Muslim Doctor Bride Provides First Aid to Ill Catering Workers
Kerala Muslim doctor bride treats two sick catering workers at wedding. Dr. Shirin Subair provided first aid for nosebleed and dizziness.
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AMU BA Second-Year Student Dies by Suicide; Investigation Into Circumstances Ongoing
A 19-year-old BA student at AMU, Irtiqa Sameer from Kolkata, was found dead in her hostel; police probe suicide circumstances.
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MP Hospital’s Missing Mortuary Van Leads to Woman’s Body Being Moved in Garbage Vehicle; Probe Ordered
A Madhya Pradesh hospital's lack of a mortuary van forced authorities to move a woman's body in a garbage truck, sparking an official probe.
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India's Healthcare Crisis: A Political Economy Perspective
India's healthcare system, plagued by underfunding, weak regulation, and profit-driven delivery, pushes millions into poverty annually. Structural reforms are needed to ensure affordable, accessible care.
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India's Cancer Burden: Risks and Projections for 2024
Nearly 10% of Indians at risk of cancer before 75; 7% face death risk. 20.6M new cases globally, 9.8M deaths in 2024.
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Gaza's Dialysis Crisis: Half of Machines Out of Service Due to Shortage
Gaza's al-Shifa Medical Complex faces critical shortage of sodium bicarbonate, leaving only 26 functioning dialysis machines and reducing treatment sessions.
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Hemant Soren: Organ Donation - A Noble Cause for Saving Lives
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren emphasizes the need to increase awareness about organ donation, highlighting its potential to save numerous lives and transform families' hopes.
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Sakchi: Red Cross Society to Organize Blood Donation Camp on World Blood Donor Day
Join us on June 14th for a blood donation camp at the Red Cross building in Sakchi, organized by the Red Cross Society, East Singhbhum.
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Kerala Braces for Potential Nipah Outbreak as Man Tests Positive in Preliminary Screening
A 43-year-old man from Kerala's Kozhikode district has been admitted to an isolation ward after preliminary tests indicated a Nipah virus infection, marking the state's first suspected case of the disease this year.
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Argentina Widens Hantavirus Probe, Tests Rats in Mendoza
Argentina expands hantavirus investigation, focusing on Mendoza's rodents.
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Unsafe Food: Global Impact, 1.5 Million Deaths, Children at Highest Risk - WHO
Unsafe food causes 1.5M deaths annually, with children under 5 at highest risk, according to WHO. Economic burden reaches $647B.
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Four Perish in ICU Blaze at Bihar's Prasad Hospital
Massive fire in ICU kills four, injures over 20; short circuit suspected.