Mpox Virus Outbreak: Implications and Concerns for India
August 18 2024
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Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, has escalated to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The disease has struck numerous countries, with significant implications for India, particularly in states like Kerala and Delhi. With over 99,000 cases globally since 2022, the Indian government is on high alert. The WHO continues efforts on vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
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Kerala Health Department Expands Testing Amid Expanding Nipah Virus Concerns
July 22 2024
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The tragic death of a 14-year-old boy from Malappuram district due to Nipah virus has prompted the Kerala Health Department to expand testing to 13 people who had contact with the boy. Efforts include deploying fever surveillance teams across affected areas and collaborating with national health organizations to study the source of the outbreak.
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Long Waits and Unseen Pain: How Two New Brunswick Women Battle Endometriosis in Silence
June 4 2024
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Jessica Grant and Mackenzie Ashby, both veterinary technicians from Fredericton, are grappling with the severe effects of endometriosis. Despite being diagnosed years ago, they face prolonged wait times for essential surgery. Under Dr. Craig Morton's care, they hope for relief but are held back by a province-wide backlog in medical procedures.
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