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INDIA: At the seventh edition of the Habitat International Film Festival 2026, held from March 13 to March 22 at the India Habitat Centre, a special centenary retrospective paid tribute to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej...
INDIA: In an era defined by constant connectivity and shifting social dynamics, child psychologist Shrishti Jain is raising urgent concerns about the emotional wellbeing of children. As digital exposure intensifies and peer pressures evolve, Jain emphasizes...
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WHO Approves 2nd Malaria Vaccine Set for Launch Next Year
SWITZERLAND: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of a second malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, to prevent the potentially fatal illness caused by...
Increasing Health Benefits Evident Even with Less Than 5,000 Daily Steps, Study Finds
UNITED STATES: A study of over 226,000 individuals found that walking 4,000 steps lowered the risk of premature death from any cause. The heart...
Obesity-treating Medications May be Added to List of “Crucial Medicines” by WHO
UNITED KINGDOM: Analysts have revealed that the World Health Organization's "essential medicines list" may include medications that treat obesity, as reported by the U.N....
WHO Reported Marburg Virus Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Monday that Equatorial Guinea had verified its first case of the Marburg virus, a deadly and...
WHO Issues Alert on 2 Indian Cough Syrups
UZBEKISTAN/INDIA: In a recent development, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued recommendations to avoid consuming the two alleged cough syrups manufactured by the Noida-based,...
Breaking the Stigma: India’s Growing Struggle with Men’s Mental Health
INDIA: For years, mental health has been a taboo topic in India, especially when it comes to men. The increasing struggle in India with Men's...
WHO Predicts October COVID Surge in Ukraine, Cites Polio Concerns Too
UKRAINE: World Health Organization’s director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus notified on Monday that the global health organisation predicts a rise in COVID-19 cases in Ukraine...
Monkeypox Outbreak Can Be Eradicated in Europe – WHO
EUROPE: World Health Organization (WHO) officials expressed a strong belief that the monkeypox outbreak can be eliminated in Europe, highlighting evidence that case counts...
WHO Director General Calls on Global Leaders To End Tigray’s Crisis
AFRICA. Ethiopia: The World Health Organization (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has cautioned the global leaders about the lack of attention to the...
Delhi and Kolkata Most Polluted Cities in the World: Global Health Report Indicates
India: Recent research into the air quality of cities worldwide, conducted by the Health Effects Institute's (HEI) State of Global Air Initiative revealed that...
New Omicron Specific Vaccine From Moderna Approved By UK Regulator
UNITED KINGDOM: An Omicron-specific Covid vaccine developed by Moderna has been approved for use in the UK after trials showed promising results. This next generation coronavirus booster jab, which...
Over 37 Million People Including Seven Million Children Suffer Acute Hunger in the Horn of Africa
AFRICA: More than 37 million people are facing acute hunger, with approximately seven million children under the age of five acutely malnourished in the...
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