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What is Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome?
Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) syndrome is emerging as an important health crisis worldwide. It is driven by lifestyle changes and the effects of globalization. This syndrome often starts...
World Pneumonia Day is Observed on November 12
Pneumonia remains a critical global health issue. It affects millions, especially children under five. Every 20 seconds, a child dies from this preventable disease. World Pneumonia Day, celebrated...
COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Disorder
Recent findings indicate a potential association between the CoronaVac vaccine and immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This study, published in Frontiers of Medicine, details two cases of TTP...
Mpox Virus – Recent Developments and Concerns
The mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox, has remained an important public health concern since the eradication of smallpox in 1980. In 2022 and again in 2023, the...
World Immunization Day Observed on November 10
World Immunization Day is observed annually on November 10. It aims to raise awareness about vaccines. Vaccines play a vital role in preventing infectious diseases. They protect public...
Rising Concerns Over Lassa Fever Outbreaks
Lassa fever has gained attention due to a recent case in Iowa. This incident involved the death of a traveller returning from West Africa. The disease has been...
Hay Fever in Japan
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has recently vowed to tackle hay fever, a pollen allergy that affects a significant portion of the Japanese population. In a recent parliamentary...
Mexico Imposes One of the World’s Strictest Anti-Smoking Laws
Mexico has recently imposed one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches, and parks. The...
Covid-19 Variant XBB.1.5 Emerges as a New Threat
The emergence of a new Covid-19 variant called XBB.1.5 has experts worried about the potential for a significant upsurge in cases globally. The first case of this new...
‘PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’- Key Facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh on October 15, 2021 and launch Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana in Varanasi. Key Points Earlier...
Rajasthan: “School of Public Health” launched
Rajasthan has launched a new School of Public Health. The school was launched in order to make the policy intervention to build the public health capacity and skills....
