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World Health Organization
India sees rise in both overweight and underweight
India's recent health survey reveals a simultaneous increase in both obesity and underweight rates among adults.
Antimicrobial resistance tightens grip on Keralam, say latest report
A new report from the Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network shows high levels of drug-resistant bacteria in Kerala hospitals and the community.
Ebola Outbreak In Eastern Congo Shows Signs Of Control In Ituri
The World Health Organization reports progress in controlling the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Indonesian wildfires cause severe air pollution across Southeast Asia
Wildfires in Indonesia are causing severe air pollution across Southeast Asia, significantly affecting public health in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Praja Arogya Vedika submits memorandum seeking public healthcare reforms in Andhra Pradesh
Representatives of Praja Arogya Vedika met Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav to submit a memorandum calling for major public healthcare reforms.
Government implements drug quality reforms to strengthen pharmaceutical sector
Indian pharmaceutical Secretary Manoj Joshi outlines government reforms including revised Schedule M norms and biopharma ecosystem building to maintain India's position as the Pharmacy of the World.
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak while cases persist in Congo
Uganda has declared itself free of the Ebola virus after containing imported cases, while neighboring Congo continues to face a severe outbreak with over 1,400 deaths.
UK approves human trial for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine strain
The World Health Organization reports the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 3,200 cases, leading the UK to approve the first human trial of a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain.
WHO member states fail to reach consensus on pathogen access annex
WHO member states have failed to reach a consensus on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex during their seventh negotiation meeting.
Karnataka strengthens food safety measures to reduce trans fats in supply chain
Karnataka is enhancing surveillance and enforcement of food safety regulations to reduce industrially produced trans fats and promote the collection of used cooking oil.
India approves Takeda dengue vaccine for market launch
Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India has received regulatory approval to market its dengue vaccine QDENGA, making it the first such vaccine to get a go-ahead in the country.
DR Congo health officials plan clinical trial for experimental Ebola vaccine regimen
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are planning a clinical trial to test an experimental sequential vaccine regimen combining Merck's Ervebo and an IAVI-developed Sudan Ebola vaccine to provide partial cross-protection against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain for frontline health workers.