Category: Diseases
Mpox
WHO declared Monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on 28th July.
Late Blight Diseases
Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) has issued an advisory for potato farmers, warning of a high risk of late blight disease
Measles and Vaccines
India is one of 10 countries that account for 55% of unvaccinated children against measles globally, according to WHO-UNICEF estimates.
Chandipura Virus Infection
Death toll rises as the Chandipura virus spreads to more districts in Gujarat.
Shigella Vaccine
ICMR is working to develop the first-ever vaccine for shigella.
Naegleria Fowleri
Three cases of infection, caused by Naegleria fowleri, reported in Kerala in the last two months.
Oropouche Fever
Italy reported its first-ever case of Oropouche fever recently.
Avian influenza (Bird Flu)
Australia reported its 1st human Avian influenza (Bird Flu) infection case.
Dengue Vaccine TAK-003
WHO prequalified new dengue vaccine TAK-003.
Tuberculosis and types
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 10 million new cases of TB every year and India alone accounts for 27% of the global TB burden.
West Nile Virus
Cases of West Nile fever, caused by West Nile Virus, were reported in Kerala.