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India declared trachoma free by WHO

In a significant public health achievement, India has been officially declared free from trachoma by the World Health Organization (WHO), said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare here on Sunday.

Nipah Threat

The recent death of a 24-year-old student in Kerala due to the Nipah virus is a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by zoonotic diseases.

Welcome move

As Delhi gears up for another Diwali season, the announcement of a renewed firecracker ban by the state government underscores the city’s continuing struggle against air pollution.