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World Malaria Day 2019: Symptoms of The Mosquito-Borne Disease and Ways to Prevent Malaria

NHS states that if malaria is diagnosed and treated quickly, people will make a full recovery.

In North Syria, Skin Disease Ravages Young and Old

Inside a dank clinic in the north of war-torn Syria, a girl covered in scabs wails and tries to wriggle out of her mother's arms to escape a nurse's needle.

World Health Day 2019: How to be Healthy| 10 Healthiest Habits to Stay Fit for Life

Good health is what we all aspire for. And sometimes, it's not rocket science. It's just simple everyday habits that can ensure we stay healthy. To stay fit and healthy, all you to do is incorporate these important health tips into your life. On World Health Day, here are some healthiest habits to stay fit for life.

World Health Day 2019: ‘Universal Health Coverage by 2030’ Read WHO Director-General’s Full Statement Here

WHO Director-General has released a statement, mentioning the organisation's future target-- "Universal Health Coverage by 2030," benefitting all the individuals to lead a healthy life.

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2019: History, Theme and Significance of This Day Dedicated the Deadly Bacterial Infection

TB is one of the world's deadliest infectious killers that takes away about 4500 lives each day and about 30000 people fall ill with this curable and preventable disease.

Using Earphones All Day? You Will Need Hearing Aid Soon, Warn Experts

As per a WHO estimate, there were 466 million persons in the world with hearing loss in 2018 and the figure is likely to increase to 630 million by 2030.

Can Circumcision Prevent HIV and STDs? 7 Other Reasons Why Circumcised Penis Is Better Than Uncircumcised Penis

Circumcision of the penis is the surgical removal of the foreskin which is the tissue covering the head aka the glans of the male genitalia.

International Childhood Cancer Day: Theme and Significance of Day for Awareness of Cancer in Kids

Every year over 300000 children are diagnosed with cancer across the globe.

Ebola in DR Congo: Vaccine in Exchange for Sex

An Ebola vaccination programme by the World Health Organisation has seen frontline workers accused of demanding sexual favours from women in exchange for administering the vaccine.

Bengaluru Doctor Offers Free Angioplasty to Poor Patients

Angioplasty, which involves the insertion of a tube or a stent to widen blocked arteries, costs Rs 1-2 lakh at private hospitals.

Uttar Pradesh: Non-Availability of Doctors Force Woman to Deliver Baby on Floor Near Garbage at Community Health Centre in Gonda District

In what comes as another case of administrative apathy, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district gave birth to her baby on the floor of a Community Health Centre (CHC) due to the non-availability of doctors.

Gujarat: 19-Year-Old From Pandesara Commits Suicide After Losing His New Mobile Phone

In a shocking case, a 19-year-old boy on Tuesday ended life by hanging himself at his residence in Surat district's Pandesara area.

Ebola Claims 319 Lives in Congo

The deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo has claimed 319 lives across the nation until now.

Malaria Cases in India Reduce by 24% in 2017, Odisha Leads the Campaign

According to the WHO report, India accounted for 4 percent of global malaria cases in 2017 and has made significant progress in bringing down its malaria burden since.

Malaria Cases Declined by 24% in India: WHO Report

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in a report stated that India is the only country to have recorded a substantial decline in malaria cases in 2017 out of the 11 highest burden countries worldwide.

Malaria Cases Drop 24 Per Cent in India, Odisha Best Performer: WHO

India has been identified as the top country marking maximum progress in reducing malaria cases among the 11 highest burden countries, registering a 24 per cent decrease in 2017 compared to 2016, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

World Prematurity Day: Don’t Only Think of Survival of Newborns, but Also Their Sight

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a dynamic, time-bound disease that is not present at birth.

Domestic Violence More Socially Acceptable in Developing Countries; Women Beaten Up For 'Refusal to Have Sex' and 'Poor Culinary Skills'

Domestic violence has serious physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health consequences.