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UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?

The UK’s smoking ban aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.

Al Jazeera

The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the next pandemic

The Biden administration has launched a new effort to improve the ability of the U.S. to prevent, detect and respond to global health threats. Some experts say the new strategy doesn't go far enough.

WEKU

Web accessibility: A beginner's guide

We cover everything web accessibility-related in this beginner's guide.

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India recorded 3.5 crore hepatitis B and C cases in 2022: WHO report

The findings of a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have posed a big challenge for India. As per the report, India accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections. According to the WHO's 2024…

The Times of India

Without access to recent and reliable data, democratic choices are impoverished: Lancet

An editorial published in The Lancet warned that for the first time in 150 years, a whole decade has gone by with no official comprehensive data on India or its people, jeopardising India’s healthcare ecosystem.

The Hindu

Asia-Pacific Gets New Weapon In Fight Against Drug-resistant TB

A faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.

International Business Times

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic in 2020, leading to lockdowns in India; now, with high vaccination rates, cases are minimal.

The Hindu

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Here are 3 solutions to get blood to folks in 'blood deserts.' One is often illegal

Doctors have coined a term to describe places where blood for transfusions is not readily available: "blood deserts." When blood banks aren't around, they try different strategies to help patients.

WEKU

Whooping cough is surging in China with more than a dozen deaths

Whooping cough is making a post-pandemic comeback in China, with cases surging more than 20-fold in the first two months of 2024.

The Times of India

UN Agencies Assist In Retrieving Bodies In Gaza Hospital

UN agencies and WHO are working to recover bodies in Gaza for dignified burials, emphasizing respect for the deceased and the need for immediate humanitari...

Top News

India's cancer epidemic: What's causing an alarming rise of cancer among the youth

A new health report has given a new title to the state of deadly diseases, that are prevalent in the country. A study by Apollo Hospitals has indicated a decline in the overall health of Indians. The report, which was released on World Health Day 2024 on April 7, revealed…

The Times of India

A WHO photographer in Gaza: ‘There’s just an overwhelming need for peace’

Chris Black, who spent more than a month documenting the situation in Gaza for the World Health Organization, talks about the trauma and destruction he witnessed

The Guardian - UK

Shaping India’s path to inclusive health care

Realising each person’s potential for health demands a concerted effort by governments, communities, and individuals to remove the obstacles

The Hindu

‘My Health, My Right’ — a day that marks a call to action

Ensuring that every person reaches their highest attainable standard of physical and mental well-being is the core of the World Health Organization’s mission

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‘They’re targeting healthcare workers’: airstrikes a constant fear for UK doctors in Gaza

Volunteers express concerns about continuing their work after Israeli attack that killed seven aid workers

The Times of India

World Health Day 2024: Top 7 most dangerous health concerns in India

World Health Day is observed on April 7 to raise awareness about pressing health issues, promote healthy lifestyles, and advocate for universal access to quality healthcare. The theme of World Health Day 2024 is "My health, my right". “This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere…

International Business Times

Gaza's Largest Hospital 'An Empty Shell With Human Graves': WHO

The World Health Organization said Saturday that Gaza's largest hospital had been reduced to ashes by Israel's latest siege, leaving an "empty shell" with many bodies.

The Times of India

World Health Day 2024: Our healthy future hinges on sustainable antibiotic research

This year’s World Health Day theme of “My Health, My Right” should serve as a wake-up call to take decisive action to preserve precious antibiotics, which are fast losing their efficacy on account of increasingly drug-resistant bacterial strains, making even common infections lethally incurable. A global health threat of alarming…

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The Hindu

Health centres should take steps to prevent discrimination against patients : Veena George

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Poultry giant Venky’s marketing antibiotics for growth promotion in farms

Venky’s in India is marketing antibiotics for poultry growth, contributing to the rise and spread of drug-resistant infections.

LiveScience

H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people

Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, four people are thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the general public is low.

Top News

Al-Shifa Hospital In Gaza Destroyed After 14-Day Siege

Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza devastated after IDF siege, WHO to assess and provide aid.

Al Jazeera

Why does South Asia have the world’s worst air pollution?

Smog-ridden cities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the poorest air quality last year, says report.

Guitar World

“When we first came to New York, we'd play four times a day. I only had one guitar, so I'd have to break it and fix it four times a day”: Pete Townshend talks guitar smashing, and what he had to do to keep his gear functioning

John Hiatt once sang, “Oh, it breaks my heart to see those stars smashing a perfectly good guitar,” but you'll never hear the Who guitar legend apologize for his early stage antics

Latin Times

WHO Says 9,000 Patients Need Emergency Evacuation From Gaza

Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas after the Islamist group's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, and has been bombing Gaza without respite, damaging many healthcare facilities.

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