WHO Nears Deal on New Pandemic Response Rules
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Antibiotic Protocol needed in all Indian Hospitals
Antibiotic protocols are essential in all Indian hospitals to combat the prevalent issue of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) exacerbated by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Reports from 2023…
Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered In 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones
Recent research by molecular scientist Marcelo Briones and his team has uncovered viral DNA fragments in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones from Russia’s Chagyrskaya cave. These fragments,…
1st Human Case of Bird Flu in Australia
In March, a child returning from India became Australia’s first human case of H5N1 bird flu, recovering fully from a serious illness. Victoria’s health authorities…
Bacterial Pathogens Priority List Updated by WHO
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IFPMA Report on Future Antibiotic Pipeline
The IFPMA report “From Resistance to Resilience” underscores the urgent need to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health threat leading to millions of…
FSSAI Warning Against Calcium Carbide For Fruit Ripening
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Africa Launches Lab Network, Cholera Taskforce To Contain Disease
In April 2024, health officials from 14 Eastern African countries met in Kenya to launch two major public health initiatives with the support of the…
ICMR Warns Against Misuse of Non-Stick Teflon Cookware
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition have updated dietary guidelines, emphasizing the risks associated with non-stick Teflon cookware…
