Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has initiated a comprehensive approach to address Handigodu disease. This rare genetic disorder impacts the nervous system, leading to...
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has caused important mortality among elephant seals. Over 17,000 seals have died within a year. The outbreak has severely impacted breeding populations,...
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...
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...