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India has been 'leprosy-free' for two decades. So why are children still being diagnosed with it?

December 23, 2025 2:07 pm

Two decades after elimination was announced, persistent child cases reveal ongoing transmission, late detection, and critical gaps in India’s leprosy control strategy

WHO issues guidelines for GLP-1 weight loss drugs to combat obesity: ‘Chronic disease needs lifetime care, wider access to drugs needed’

December 02, 2025 1:09 pm

Recommending their long-term use, WHO also said people should undergo intensive behavioural therapy as part of a multi-pronged approach to treating obesity

ORS-like drinks pose real health risks. India needs dialogue and consensus on their sale

November 10, 2025 12:59 pm

The dangers of high sugar content in these fluids, as well as administering non-WHO formulations, are real, particularly for young children. The FSSAI and the courts have rightly flagged this as a public health risk

Delhi gasps before Diwali as air turns toxic. Here's what the AQI forecast shows

October 19, 2025 11:19 am

Studies have previously shown that the city’s particulate matter levels spike sharply in the days leading up to and during Diwali

WHO seeks clarity from Indian authorities on export of cough syrup linked to child deaths

October 09, 2025 11:14 am

Till now, 22 children have died due to kidney infections caused by the consumption of the "contaminated" cough syrup, containing Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG).

WHO rejects Trump’s claim linking vaccines and autism, says science 'shouldn't really be questioned'

September 23, 2025 11:15 pm

Trump says "no downside" to following his advice, "other than a mother will have to, as I say, tough it out a little bit" by avoiding the pain reliever during pregnancy.

Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar cautions against 'high sodium consumption' -- learn how it impacts blood sugar levels

September 13, 2025 10:31 am

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a maximum of 2,000 mg per day, while the American Heart Association suggests 1,500 mg to promote optimal heart health.

WHO adds diabetes drugs to essential list: win for patient advocacy, says Pune NGO founder who pushed for insulin access at expert panel meet

September 08, 2025 6:41 pm

Nupur Lalvani says the inclusion of rapid-acting insulin analogues and GLP-1 receptor agonists in the WHO list of essential medicines will reduce out-of-pocket costs for diabetes care.

Explained: What India’s cancer map shows

September 02, 2025 12:16 pm

India’s current registries cover 10% to 18% of the population from 23 states and Union Territories

14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

July 15, 2025 9:47 am

In their annual estimate of global vaccine coverage, released Tuesday, the WHO and UNICEF said about 89% of children under 1 year old got a first dose of the diphtheria.

As coronavirus spreads, anxiety rises in China and overseas

January 23, 2020 7:38 am

According to WHO, the situation is evolving and preliminary investigations suggest link to the sea food market.

Brazil: Zika outbreak may get worse before it gets better, says WHO chief

February 25, 2016 3:29 pm