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May 31, 2026, 06:25 PM - 3 min read
The health organisation said latest official figures showed 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.
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May 26, 2026, 10:46 AM - 2 min read
Ebola is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids. It can cause severe bleeding, organ failure, and death.
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May 25, 2026, 10:21 PM - 3 min read
Health Minister J P Nadda said India has reported no Ebola case so far and directed officials to keep surveillance, screening and testing systems fully prepared amid rising global concern over the outbreak.
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May 19, 2026, 12:44 PM - 5 min read
While the current strain has a lower death rate as compared to previous ones, it is considered more dangerous as there is no vaccine.
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May 9, 2026, 09:57 PM - 3 min read
Hantavirus spreads only through prolonged close contact and is containable unlike Covid, says former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan.
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March 22, 2026, 09:25 AM - 2 min read
The war erupted in mid-April 2023 and has triggered one of the world’s most severe man-made humanitarian crises, with tens of thousands killed and over 12 million people displaced from their homes.
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February 7, 2026, 03:48 PM - 2 min read
In a joint statement, leaders of UNICEF, WHO and other international agencies condemned the practice and reaffirmed their commitment to end FGM “for every girl and every woman at risk”
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February 3, 2026, 03:25 PM - 7 min read
The US severing its ties with the WHO will cause ripple effects that linger for years to come, with widespread implications for public health. Experts predict that China will use this opportunity to strengthen its position and its global influence, stepping into the power vacuum the US creates by withdrawing.
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January 8, 2026, 08:15 AM - 4 min read
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending US support for 66 organisations, agencies and commissions, including those affiliated with the United Nations that focus on climate, labour and other issues
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December 19, 2025, 07:21 PM - 3 min read
The new South East Asian Regional office complex also houses the WHO India Country Office, marking a significant milestone in India's partnership with the World Health Organisation.
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December 10, 2025, 05:09 PM - 3 min read
The initiative leverages the city's metro network to disseminate messages on women's safety, health, mental well-being, and access to essential services.
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November 22, 2025, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
The announcement was made after no children was detected of poliovirus were detected since 2024.
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