Sri Lanka Reports Over 27,000 Dengue Cases And 14 Deaths In 2026
Sri Lanka has reported 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths in 2026, with health officials warning of further spread during the monsoon season.
Two Indians Safe On Hantavirus-Hit MV Hondius Cruise Ship: Embassy
The Indian Embassy in Madrid confirmed that two Indians aboard the Hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship are safe and asymptomatic.
WHO Classifies MV Hondius Passengers As High-Risk After Hantavirus Outbreak
WHO classified all passengers and crew aboard the MV Hondius as high-risk contacts after a hantavirus outbreak caused infections and deaths.
Over 40 Fall Ill After Suspected Food Poisoning At Ceremony In Bihar’s Gaya
More than 40 people reportedly fell ill after a Tilak ceremony in Bihar’s Gaya district, with health officials suspecting a case of food poisoning.
Could Hantavirus Become The Next Pandemic? Here’s What Experts Are Saying
Hantavirus infections can be severe, but experts say the virus spreads poorly between humans and is unlikely to trigger a COVID-like pandemic.
Centre Introduces Unified Training Programme For Frontline Healthcare Workers
The government has launched a new integrated training programme to strengthen frontline healthcare teams and improve last-mile medical services across India.
QR Cards, Pregnancy Alerts And Vaccination Updates: What JANANI Offers
From pregnancy updates to child health tracking, the government’s new JANANI platform is bringing maternal and neonatal care into one digital system.
Government Launches Swasth Bharat Portal To Integrate National Health Programmes
The government launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, an integrated digital platform designed to unify national health programme applications, reduce data duplication and improve healthcare governance.
Govt Expands Rare Disease Care; Boosts Centres Of Excellence
Government highlights progress in rare disease policy, expands Centres of Excellence and boosts financial aid to improve diagnosis and treatment access.
Could Your Fever Signal Something Bigger? How ICMR Is Detecting Outbreaks Early
Could a simple fever indicate a larger health risk? ICMR uses syndromic surveillance to detect outbreaks early and strengthen India’s response system.
