Tag: #PublicHealth

Andhra Pradesh Sees 291% Surge in Registered Infant Deaths Despite IMR Success

Andhra Pradesh witnessed a staggering 291% increase in registered infant deaths between 2013 and 2022, rising from 2,130 to...

Global Vaccination Efforts Stalled Since 2010, Leaving Millions of Children at Risk

India is one of the eight countries that account for over 50% of the global population remaining unvaccinated. A decade...

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: A Rare but Devastating Complication of Measles

"WE do not wish to see our children suffer every single minute of the day. They are in pain,...

Health Risks for Newborns Increase with Maternal Age: Swedish Study

Giving birth after 40 is becoming more common worldwide – but it brings heightened risks for the newborn, especially...

WHO Issues First Global Guidelines for Managing Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guideline on managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy,...

Early Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Infections, Asthma in Children: Study

A large-scale study involving over 20,000 children in Iceland has found that early exposure to antibiotics significantly increases the...

State-Run Cama Hospital to Offer Free Full IVF Services for Women

After 18 months of offering basic fertility care, the state-run Cama and Albless Hospital near CST is all set...

Controlling Gestational Diabetes Key to Healthier Future Generations: Maharashra CM Fadnavis

Controlling diabetes during pregnancy is essential not just for the mother’s well-being but also for ensuring a healthier future...

Daily Antibiotic May Reduce Preterm Births Among Pregnant Women, Study Finds

A groundbreaking clinical trial in Zimbabwe has found that a safe, inexpensive, and widely available antibiotic may help reduce...

WHO Recommends Two Key Immunization Products to Protect Infants from RSV

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first official position paper recommending immunization products to protect infants from...

Govt Mandates 7 Essential Tray in Govt, Municipal Hospital to Curb Maternal, Infant Mortality

In an effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, the Public Health Department has mandated that all delivery...

Early Monsoon Triggers Surge in Illnesses Across Mumbai, Children at Higher Risk

The early onset of the monsoon, combined with sudden temperature fluctuations and high humidity, has led to a sharp...