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Why are Delhi’s child feeding practices deteriorating? Key takeaways from NFHS-6
June 08, 2026 2:28 pm
Data shows significant dips in early breastfeeding initiation and dietary diversity for children aged 6-23 months.
Avoid non-essential travel to DRC, Uganda, South Sudan: India issues advisory over Ebola outbreak
May 24, 2026 12:18 pm
The Ebola outbreak has so far resulted in 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases, and 61 of the cases are confirmed.
Ebola watch: Government defers Africa & big cat summits, alerts airports
May 22, 2026 5:05 am
In a joint statement with the African Union, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that after consultations on the “evolving health situation in parts of Africa”, the two sides agreed “it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit at a later date”.
Hantavirus cruise ship crisis: What we know so far as MV Hondius evacuations gather pace
May 10, 2026 10:31 pm
On 2 May, the WHO was made aware of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard the cruise ship. At that time, 147 passengers and crew were onboard, and 34 passengers and crew had previously disembarked.
Hantavirus outbreak raises alarm: Here’s all you need to know
May 07, 2026 2:30 pm
Although the hantavirus cases have created a global concern, the global health agency said that at this stage the “overall public health risk remains low”.
Hantavirus threat: Canary Islands braces for arrival of luxury Dutch cruise after evacuation
May 07, 2026 2:20 pm
The vessel, with around 150 on board, is now headed to Spain's Canary Islands, where it is likely to dock for about three days and undergo more evacuations.
Great loss, self-inflicted problem for America: Lancet editor-in-chief on US's move to quit WHO
January 24, 2026 12:19 am
In India to launch Lancet Commission on a citizen-centred health system, he said the country has made tremendous progress toward its goal of Universal Health Coverage even as several critical gaps remain
‘All luxury litigations’: SC declines to hear PIL on packaged drinking water standards
December 18, 2025 2:43 pm
The PIL sought directions to the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India to revise its standards on the permissible levels of antimony and DEHP in packaged drinking water.
Express Interview | Investments in strong primary care networks important to prevent non-communicable diseases: World Health Summit President Axel R Pries
October 12, 2025 8:30 pm
The World Health Summit is being held in Berlin, Germany, from October 12-15.
‘WHO initiative to ensure affordable eyecare services for all by 2030’
July 26, 2025 5:18 am
Dr Setoya added that the WHO has launched a global initiative — ‘Global Specs 2030’ — to ensure that everyone has access to affordable eyecare services by 2030
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