Tag: #PublicHealth

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...

Study Finds Women from high-income quintiles prefer C-sections

A new study found that more women from high-income quintiles are having caesarean sections (C sections), even in govt...

Preterm Births: A Persistent Public Health Concern

With one in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, preterm birth continues to be a pressing public health challenge. These...

Preterm Birth Linked to Lower Education and Employment: Study

A new study published in the PLOS One journal reveals that babies born preterm face significant lifelong challenges in...

Maryland Expands Abortion Care Training Amid Rising Demand

In rural northeastern Maryland where abortion care is scarce, nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee is now one of the few...

Weather Turns Fatal in 10 Years: A Global Challenge

Previously, weather changed four times a year; now, it shifts about 40 times annually. Some regions face extreme heat...

Sudan Launches First-Ever Malaria Vaccine Campaign to Protect Children Amid Conflict

In a major step for child health, Sudan has begun its first malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to shield thousands...

Common Food Packaging Chemicals Linked to Preterm Birth Risks

A new study suggests that chemicals found in everyday plastic products, like food containers and cosmetics, may be contributing...

Pakistan Launches another Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Amid Rise in Cases

In response to an alarming increase in polio cases, Pakistan has initiated a countrywide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting...

Scientists Discover Microplastics in Infant’s Organs at Birth

A recent Rutgers Health study has raised alarms about the persistence of microplastic particles in newborn tissues following exposure...