Tag: Public health

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases in 2026, making swine flu the dominant detected Influenza-A strain in the capital. Health officials are monitoring the seasonal surge, with higher-risk groups urged to seek medical advice promptly when flu symptoms appear.

A new study estimates road transport pollution caused around 90,000 premature deaths and 15,300 childhood asthma cases in India during 2024. Delhi-NCR carried a disproportionately high health burden, while researchers say faster electric vehicle adoption could prevent 1.7 million premature deaths by 2050.

Karnataka has reported 2,05,350 people receiving HIV treatment through ART, while an estimated 56,406 residents may still be unaware of their HIV status. The state has expanded confidential HIV testing and awareness campaigns across colleges, universities and workplaces to improve early diagnosis and reduce transmission.

India has approved Takeda's Qdenga, the country's first dengue vaccine, for people aged 4 to 60 years. Here's who can receive it, how the two-dose vaccine works, and when it is expected to become available in India.

The Supreme Court has begun examining whether the high cost of life-saving cancer medicines limits patients' access to treatment. The case has renewed debate over affordable healthcare, drug patents, and timely judicial intervention in urgent medical matters.

Fresh COVID-19 cases have prompted Odisha to strengthen surveillance before Rath Yatra, but officials say there is no nationwide wave. Here's what the latest cases mean, who should be more cautious, and the precautions travellers and families should follow.

Cyclospora infections are rising during the 2026 foodborne illness season, with hundreds of confirmed cases reported across the US. Learn the warning signs, how the parasite spreads through contaminated food and water, treatment options, and practical steps to reduce your risk of infection.