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WHO report shows vaccines can reduce antibiotic use, fight resistance

WHO report shows vaccines can reduce antibiotic use, fight resistance

The report showed that vaccines against 24 pathogens could help reduce the number of antibiotics needed by 22 per cent or 2.5 billion defined daily doses globally every year. If vaccines could be rolled out against all these pathogens, it could save a third of the hospital costs associated with AMR

12 October,2024 12:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
WHO to train AIIMS doctors on effectively handling mass casualty incidents

WHO to train AIIMS doctors on effectively handling mass casualty incidents

The WHO Academy has developed a training course for Mass Casualty Preparedness and Response in Emergency Units (WHO MCM Course), according to a statement

02 October,2024 12:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Voluntary blood donation low in India, mandatory NAT test may ensure safety

Voluntary blood donation low in India, mandatory NAT test may ensure safety

India has consistently fallen short of the World Health Organization's recommendation that 1 per cent of the population donate blood. This is despite having a potential donor base of 402 million people

02 October,2024 12:05 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Healthy diet, physical activity key to combat rising obesity, diabetes: WHO

Healthy diet, physical activity key to combat rising obesity, diabetes: WHO

WHO on Wednesday called on countries to strengthen policies to promote healthy diets and physical activity to combat the rising levels of overweight, obesity, and diseases like diabetes and cancers

19 September,2024 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

Mid-Day Premium Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

In the past few months, various zoonotic diseases like Mpox, Nipah virus and bird flu have affected public health and become a cause for concern. Medical experts decode why viruses are spreading from animals to humans and suggest steps for prevention

16 September,2024 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in one week as Africa CDC calls toll unacceptable

Mpox deaths rise by 107 in one week as Africa CDC calls toll unacceptable

People with more serious cases can develop lesions on the face, hands, chest and genitals

13 September,2024 08:52 AM IST | Nairobi | AP
Mumbai: Experts say, ‘Burnout observed among resident docs and students at KEM’

Mumbai: Experts say, ‘Burnout observed among resident docs and students at KEM’

Experts say loneliness and stress at work contribute to mental health issues among the resident doctors and students

11 September,2024 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
'Mpox patient's condition stable, citizens need not panic over isolated case'

'Mpox patient's condition stable, citizens need not panic over isolated case'

The mpox patient admitted to LNJP Hospital in Delhi is in stable condition, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday

10 September,2024 08:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Man who returned from abroad tests positive for Mpox

Man who returned from abroad tests positive for Mpox

The Centre on Monday advised states and Union territories to screen and test all suspect Mpox cases in the community, and identify isolation facilities in hospitals for both suspect and confirmed patients

09 September,2024 06:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Govt advises states to screen, test all suspect mpox cases

Govt advises states to screen, test all suspect mpox cases

In a letter sent to states and union territories on Monday, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra asked them prevent any undue panic amongst the masses

09 September,2024 02:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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