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Full Scale Of Indore Tragedy Comes To Fore INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh govt late on Tuesday admitted to 15 deaths due to diarrhoea outbreak in Indore. The death figures were revealed in a study conducted by the state govt.Indore divisional commissioner Sudam Khade told TOI, “As many as 15 deaths were linked to diarrhoea and…
INDORE: The health administration in Indore on Sunday declared the waterborne disease outbreak in Bhagirathpura locality an epidemic, calling in specialised teams from the Central and state govts to contain the spread and identify the root cause of contamination that has claimed 10 lives so far in the area.Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr…
In a troubling public health crisis, Kerala is witnessing its most severe Hepatitis A outbreak, with staggering figures of 31,000 infections and 82 lives lost by December 2025. Experts pinpoint the lack of proper sanitation and unsafe drinking water as critical factors fueling this epidemic. Kerala has reported its highest-ever number of Hepatitis A cases….
Typhoid fever remains a major health challenge in India, as every year, we see multiple outbreaks, which occur most frequently during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, and even otherwise. Recently a typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar, Gujarat saw 100 hospitalisations, which proved how quickly this disease spreads through areas with insufficient water, and sanitation infrastructure. The bacterial…
AHMEDABAD: Gandhinagar is facing a surge in typhoid cases linked to contaminated drinking water, exposing serious flaws in the city’s newly laid water supply system. Health officials have confirmed 70 active cases, concentrated in Sectors 24, 26, 28 and Adiwada. At least seven leaks have been identified in the pipeline network, allowing sewage to mix…
Bird flu, or avian influenza, mainly caused by the H5N1 virus, is sparking fresh worry in India, with recent outbreaks reported in Kerala, along the Tamil Nadu border, and earlier waves across 10 states including Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The virus mainly infects poultry and wild birds and occasionally infects mammals including crows and big…
Public health authorities have issued an official alert to all seafood enthusiasts to stay away from some raw oysters following an outbreak of Salmonella that has already infected at least 64 individuals in 22 different states-and has been connected to raw oysters harvested from Galveston Bay in Texas in late November.Looking at the urgency, the…
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a widespread viral infection that affects millions of people globally. It can occur at any age, and many individuals may carry the virus without showing symptoms, unknowingly transmitting it to others. HSV most commonly infects the mouth or genital areas but can also affect the eyes, fingers, and other parts…
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled pasta meals has resulted in six deaths and 27 infections across 18 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the contamination and urges consumers to check for recalled products. High-risk individuals are advised to seek medical attention if they have consumed the affected foods. Six…
Image credits: Getty Images With the changing weather and declining immunity, flu season was expected to arrive in the coming months across the world. However, Japan has declared a nationwide flu outbreak, following a high rise in hospitalisations and school closures, leaving the public health system under pressure. Flu epidemic in Japan Image credits: Getty…
