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A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has left three passengers dead, raising concern among health authorities and international agencies. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation and assisting in the ongoing investigation. Hantavirus is a rare but serious rodent-borne virus that can.

Islamabad, April 6: A recent report has highlighted a worrying rise in HIV cases in Pakistan, raising concerns about the country’s public health system. The number of infections has increased steadily over the years, making it one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the region. No Clear Plan to Control the Disease The report points.

Geneva, March 22, 2026 – The ongoing conflict in Iran has reached a “perilous stage,” and peace is the most urgent remedy, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday. WHO Chief Warns of Escalating Crisis Dr. Tedros highlighted the devastating impact of the war on public health, including shortages of.

NEW DELHI: The first consignment of medical aid from India reached Iran on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Tehran. Iran Thanks India for Humanitarian Support The Iranian Embassy in India stated that the shipment was received by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of India. “The.

The WHO says the risk of Nipah virus transmission in India remains low despite two confirmed cases in West Bengal. No travel or trade restrictions are required, and all identified contacts have tested negative.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the US reasons for withdrawing from the WHO “untrue,” warning it will make the world less safe.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Friday inaugurated the new WHO-South East Asian Regional Office Complex in Delhi during the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. The complex also houses the WHO India Country Office, marking a significant milestone in India’s partnership.

The awards reaffirm Yoga as a timeless practice for balance, well-being, and harmony, contributing to a healthier and stronger New India

The Health Ministry and WHO have launched a month-long Delhi Metro initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of women and girls.

WHO issues global alert over three India-made cough syrups, including Coldrif, after child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. One syrup showed toxic diethylene glycol levels 480x above safe limits.