Tag: #PublicHealth

50,000 Cases of Breast Cancer Rise Yearly in India in Decade, Reveals Study

The number of women undergoing breast cancer treatment in India is projected to rise by 50,000 annually throughout this...

Non-Communicable Diseases: A Growing Health Concern in Urban India

Every fourth urban Indian has elevated cholesterol levels, every second suffers from insufficient vitamin D, and 8% are anaemic,...

Millions of diabetes, heart disease cases linked to sugary drinks: Study

A recent study has revealed that in 2024, 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million...

HMPV Infections in China on decline, says Health Official

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in northern China is declining, a health official...

21 Million Unintended Pregnancies Annually: New FOGSI President Highlights Maternal Health Concerns

India witnesses approximately 21 million unintended pregnancies annually, revealed Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, the newly appointed President of the Federation...

India’s First case of HMPV reported in 8-month-old child in Bengaluru

India has reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in an eight-month-old child in Bengaluru, who tested positive...

China Faces New Virus Outbreak Five Years After COVID-19, Affects children the Most

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is once again, experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, including human metapneumovirus...

Child Rights Commission Registers a Suo Motu Complaint Over Maternal and Infant Deaths

The Karnataka State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights has filed a suo motu complaint in response to...

Can Polio Surge Again? What Are The Way Out & Strategies to Address It?

In the 1800s, more than 46% of children died before turning five, mostly due to infectious diseases. But by...

Dinga Dinga Virus: A Mysterious Disease Affecting Women and Children

A mystery disease locally referred as "Dinga Dinga," which has reportedly affected over 300 persons in the Bundibugyo district...

Women Born Prematurely have a Higher Risk of Suicide, reveals a Study

Premature birth associated lifelong challenges, including higher risks of illness-related death, road accidents, substance abuse, and suicide, especially among...

Unnecessary Hysterectomies: Is Ayushman Bharat Insurance Scheme to Blame?

Data from India's National Family Health Survey indicated a rise in the number of hysterectomies, particularly in women under...