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Dead Butt Syndrome: Sitting long hours impacts your health, check details
Experts advise getting involved in regular activities and avoiding long sitting hours to protect yourself from Dead Butt Syndrome
71 dead in Bangladesh floods; waterborne disease fears escalate
Currently, over 5,80,000 families are marooned in 11 severely affected districts, urgently needing essential supplies such as food, clean water, medicine, and dry clothing
Govt plans FMD-free zones in 8 states to enhance animal product exports
The government plans to establish Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free zones in eight states to boost exports of animal products, according to a senior government official. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, announced the initiative at the workshop that concluded on August 30 on the issue of animal infectious disease prioritisation, organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in collaboration with the department. "We've made significant progress in tackling four critical diseases: FMD, Peste des Petits Ruminants, Brucellosis, and Classical Swine Fever under the National Control Programme," Upadhyaya said. The government "plans to establish FMD-free zones in eight states, where advanced vaccination efforts are underway", she said. This strategic move is expected to pave the way for expanded export opportunities for Indian animal products, enhancing the country's global market presence, she added. The three-day workshop resulted
Economy impact, biodiversity key in animal disease fight: AHC Mitra
Economic impact and biodiversity loss should be key criteria in prioritising animal infectious diseases, said Animal Husbandry Commissioner Abhijit Mitra while inaugurating a three-day workshop on Wednesday. The workshop on Animal Infectious Disease Prioritization, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, aims to address the significant challenges posed by these diseases, an official statement said. "The financial burden of infectious diseases affecting livestock, poultry, and wildlife has far-reaching consequences for both the agricultural sector and our national economy," Mitra emphasised. He further stressed the importance of considering biodiversity loss in the prioritisation process, citing its long-term implications for ecosystems and environmental sustainability. The event brought together experts from various government departments, research institutions, universities, and ...
Expects positive news on indigenous Mpox vaccine within a year: Poonawalla
Mpox cases have been confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen African countries, and a new form of the virus is spreading
Mpox thriving near gold mines, refugee camps risks rapid spread in Congo
A strain of the virus - which causes lesions that can result in disfigurement, blindness, and even death - has erupted around the gold-mining town of Kamituga
Mpox now a global health emergency; 'easily transmitting': Causes, symptoms
Monkeypox (or Mpox) is part of the same virus family as smallpox but typically causes milder symptoms, such as fever, chills, and body aches
Sweden reports case of more infectious form of mpox 1st identified in Congo
Swedish health officials said Thursday they have identified the first case of a person with the more infectious form of mpox first seen in eastern Congo, a day after the World Health Organisation declared the outbreaks there and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency. The Swedish public health agency said in a statement the patient recently sought health care in Stockholm. In this case a person has been infected during a stay in the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of (the more infectious mpox), the agency said. Magnus Gisslen, a state epidemiologist with the Swedish health agency, said the person had been treated and given rules of conduct. The fact that a patient with mpox is treated in the country does not affect the risk to the general population," Swedish officials said, adding that experts estimate that risk to be very low. They said, however, that occasional imported cases may continue to occur. Earlier this year, scientists reported the emergence of a n
Africa declares mpox a public health emergency. Here are the key details
On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation is convening its own expert meeting to consider making a similar emergency declaration over mpox
What is Angelman Syndrome that Colin Farrell's son was diagnosed with?
The 48-year-old actor launched Colin Farrell Foundation initiating and promoting progressive programs for people who are struggling with this intellectual disability
Three horses infected with 'Glanders' disease in Delhi's Azadpur Mandi area
The confirmation for Glanders in the horses was given by the ICAR-National Research Centre for Equines, Hisar, and the National Referral Laboratory for Glanders
Rajasthan health dept issues advisory after Chandipura virus patient found
The Rajasthan Medical and Health Department on Tuesday issued a detailed advisory to take precautions and ensure necessary management after a Chandipura virus patient was found in Dungarpur district of the state. Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar instructed the authorities to take necessary steps to prevent this disease from spreading after a Chandipura virus patient was found in the state. The department has instructed the principals of all the medical colleges of the state, chief medical and health officers and chief medical officers to ensure necessary action according to the advisory. Additional Chief Secretary of Medical and Health Department Shubhra Singh said after a patient was found in Dungarpur district, arrangements have been made for the prevention and treatment of the disease across the state. Also, instructions have been given to conduct special vigilance in the border districts of Gujarat. Singh said in the detailed advisory issued by the department,
Rare disease patients suffer as CoEs under-utilise funds, shows data
5 of 12 CoEs formed to treat rare diseases have spent less than 35% funds allotted
Nipah virus flares up in Kerala again: Here's what to know about symptoms
The brain-damaging virus, which can spread from bats and pigs to humans, has surfaced in Kerala several times in recent years
Preventing mosquito bites: Here's how to protect yourself and your family
Mosquito bites are a responsible for causing many life-threatening diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, so it becomes imperative to safeguard yourself and others around you
Six children die of suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat since July 10
Six children have died due to suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat since July 10, with the total number of cases of the infection rising to 12, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has said. Samples of the 12 patients have been sent to Pune's National Institute of Virology (NIV) for confirmation, he said on Monday. Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). It is transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes, ticks and sand flies. The pathogen is a member of the Vesiculovirus genus of the family Rhabdoviridae. Patel said four of the 12 patients were from Sabarkantha district, three from Aravalli, one each from Mahisagar and Kheda in Gujarat, while two patients were from Rajasthan and one from Madhya Pradesh. They received treatment in Gujarat. "Six deaths due to suspected Chandipura virus have been reported in the state, but only after results of the samples it will be clear whether they were caused by the Chandipura
Exposure to pigeons can lead to chronic lung diseases: Delhi hospital study
Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram hospital has established a link between prolonged exposure to pigeons and severe lung diseases
What is the brain-eating amoeba behind the recent deaths in Kerala?
The brain-eating amoeba enters the body through the nose during swimming, travels to the brain, and destroys brain tissue causing swelling
Kerala gets 14 new Zika Virus cases: Know symptoms, prevention and cure
The Kerala health department issued an alert as 14 new cases of Zika virus were identified in the state, including a 24-year-old pregnant woman
Monsoon Health Risks: Know 5 common illnesses and their preventive measures
Monsoon brings relief from scorching heat, but at the same time, it can cause severe illnesses due to humid or sudden weather changes. Here are the 5 common illnesses and preventive measures
