Polio Cases Drop to 36 in 2025, Yet Eradication Challenges Persist, WHO Reports

Only 36 polio cases reported globally in 2025, highlighting huge progress by WHO and partners while challenges remain in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s eradication efforts. Introduction: A Remarkable Milestone in Polio … Read More

Does Ice Cream in Winter Harm Your Body? The Chilling Truth Revealed

Is eating ice cream in winter bad for your health? Here’s what science says about the “warming effect,” digestion, and the best season to enjoy your favorite dessert. The Chilly … Read More

11 Million Lives Lost Each Year to Neurological Disorders: WHO Warns of a Global Health Crisis

A new WHO report reveals neurological disorders are the world’s leading cause of disability and death, claiming 11 million lives yearly and affecting over 3 billion people. The Silent Epidemic … Read More

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