Disease Control
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700 dengue deaths, 9,000 patients – Bangladesh must do more to combat rising tide of disease
The situation is alarming even in the context of dengue’s annual nature in Bangladesh.
Dhaka Tribune
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After measles, experts worry typhoid could pose the next health challenge as India delays vaccine
The country already has a high typhoid burden and increasing drug resistance could led to a rise in treatment cost and recovery time.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Maharashtra forms task force to tackle rising cases of measles
The state has reported 724 confirmed cases of the disease this year, while 15 patients have died.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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‘This is the worst nightmare for Narayan Murthy’: Comedian’s riff on several long weekends in 2024
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As measles outbreak sweeps Mumbai, health workers struggle to overcome vaccine fears
Since October 26, seven children have died of complications suspected to be related to the disease.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Why Indians are still dying of cholera, despite Modi government’s massive water and sanitation push
India has built a record number of toilets and tap-water connections. But as a recent cholera outbreak in Maharashtra revealed, many simply aren’t working.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Three things we know about monkeypox and three things we need to find out
While the World Health Organization has decided not to declare monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, this may change in the future.
C Raina MacIntyre, The Conversation
Video
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‘Ikigai finally finding purpose’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor on how books have become home decor
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Watch: Chennai residents rescued in boats, choppers distribute food supplies, city remains flooded
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Watch: Robot dog dances to the beats of African drums and marimbas at AI Expo event in South Africa
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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In charts: Four scenarios show how the monkeypox epidemic is likely to play out
In mere weeks, the disease has spread to 37 non-endemic countries, with over 2,600 cases.
Adam Kleczkowski, The Conversation
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In India’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, TB care has suffered collateral damage
As the country saw a 25% reduction in the annual notification of tuberculosis cases between 2019 and 2020, it had potentially missed detecting lakhs of cases.
Chapal Mehra & Ashna Ashesh
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A new TB vaccine could be a game changer for India and South Africa
A modelling study shows M72/AS01E dose’s potential impact and value in the two high burden tuberculosis countries.
Matthew Quaife, The Conversation & Finn McQuaid, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Explained: Why it took nearly 30 years to develop a vaccine for malaria
Experts desribe the hindrances in developing a dose for the parasite with a complex life cycle.
Nidhi Jacob, Factchecker.in
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All you need to know about the world’s first mass malaria vaccination programme
The Mosquirix dose recommended by the World Health Organization will prevent thousands of children from dying from the debilitating disease.
Danielle Stanisic, The Conversation & Michael Good, The Conversation
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WHO recommends use of world’s first malaria vaccine for children
The vaccine has been developed by the British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea
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Boxing, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals