Malaysia Battles Influenza Surge: Schools Shut as 6,000 Students Fall ill

Malaysia faces a sharp rise in influenza cases, with 6,000 students infected and schools temporarily closed as authorities implement COVID-era precautions. A sudden wave of influenza infections is sweeping through … Read More

WHO to Develop First Global Guidelines on Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus-1 (HTLV-1) Prevention and Testing

WHO will draft its first global guidelines on Human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) testing and prevention, marking a critical step in tackling a long-neglected infectious disease. A Global Push to … Read More

Deepika Padukone Appointed as India’s First Mental Health Ambassador

India appoints actor Deepika Padukone as its first national mental health ambassador, highlighting a major step toward destigmatizing mental illness and expanding digital mental health services through the Tele-MANAS programme. … Read More

NHRC Issues Notices to Three States Over Cough Syrup Deaths: A Wake-Up Call on India’s Drug Safety System

The NHRC has issued notices to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh after the deaths of children linked to contaminated cough syrup. Here’s what’s being done to ensure drug safety … Read More

Amended International Health Regulations Enter Into Force: A New Era in Global Health Governance

The amended International Health Regulations (IHR) entered into force on September 19, marking a milestone in global health governance shaped by lessons from COVID-19. Introduction On September 19, a quiet … Read More

Congo Reports 31 Deaths in Ebola OutbreakCongo Reports 31 Deaths in Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a deadly Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 31 deaths reported. Vaccination efforts are underway. Introduction: A Grim Reminder of a Persistent Threat The … Read More