Geneva, May 16 (IANS) Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2024, pushing more than 295 million people across 53 countries to the brink,… Continue reading Over 295 mn people across 53 countries faced acute hunger in 2024: UN
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Hypertension or high blood pressure is a silent killer that affects over 294 million people in the Southeast Asia region, according to the World Health… Continue reading Silent killer ‘hypertension’ affecting over 294 mn people in SE Asia: WHO
Hanoi, May 16 (IANS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, has recorded 7,398 cases of dengue fever from the beginning of 2025 to May 11, a 136 per… Continue reading Dengue fever cases surge in Southern Vietnam
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The indigenous PSLV, or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, is set to mark its 63rd launch with Earth Observation Satellite-09 (EOS-09) on May 18, said Indian… Continue reading PSLV to mark 63rd launch with Earth Observation Satellite-09 on May 18: ISRO Chairman
Abuja, May 16 (IANS) The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has risen to 138 since the beginning of this year, public health… Continue reading Death toll from Lassa fever rises to 138 in Nigeria
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Adopting cleanliness, checking mosquito breeding sites, and spreading awareness are key measures to curb the spread of dengue, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on… Continue reading Adopt cleanliness, check mosquito breeding sites to curb spread of dengue
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Feeling lonely or older than your age at 40? According to a study, these negative perceptions about ageing could be early signs of frailty, even… Continue reading Feelings of frailty may signal early signs of ageing at 40: Study
Jerusalem, May 16 (IANS) Israel’s Health Ministry has reported 16 new measles cases, bringing the total number of infections to 48 since the outbreak began on April 20, with the… Continue reading Israel measles outbreak grows to 48 cases, prompting emergency vaccination drive
