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Death of Woman at Russian Anti-Plague Lab Raises Infection Concerns

Concerns over infection have increased after the death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia.

India’s Cervavac HPV vaccine receives major WHO pre-qualification approval boost

India-developed Cervavac HPV vaccine has received WHO pre-qualification, enabling UN agencies to procure it and easing wider global access.

What Is Pneumonic Plague? Know Its Symptoms and Available Treatment

Concerns over a possible pneumonic plague case in Russia’s Siberia region have prompted medical monitoring of around 200 contacts, though officials have not confirmed plague as the cause of death.

Lab Worker’s Suspicious Death in Russia Puts 200 Under Watch

A 28-year-old lab worker’s death in Russia after severe pneumonia has put nearly 200 contacts under medical observation, with officials probing the cause.

How dangerous is saccharin for your health? Key facts explained

How dangerous is saccharin for your health? Know where it is used, what studies say about safety, and the acceptable daily intake advised by expert bodies.

Hypertension rising around age 30, regular checks crucial without symptoms

Hypertension is increasing around age 30, often without clear symptoms. Regular blood pressure checks help early detection and timely medical advice.

Fever With Red Rashes On Body: Could It Be Dengue?

Amid rainfall and rising mosquito activity, fever with red rashes on the body may be a possible dengue symptom. Doctors advise testing and timely medical care.

WHO Warns 67 Countries Face Health Worker Shortages by 2030

A WHO report warns that 67 countries may lack enough health workers by 2030, while India has about 12 percent doctors aged above 55.

Who Was Neem Karoli Baba?

Who Was Neem Karoli Baba? Know His Life and Legacy CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Neeb K...

Long Working Hours May Significantly Increase Risk of Heart Attack

Working 55 hours or more a week may raise the risk of death from ischemic heart disease and stroke, according to WHO and ILO analysis.

Saima Wazed resigns from WHO post amid financial irregularity probes

Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia amid ongoing probes.

Flu Vaccine Updated: Who Should Get This Seasonal Shot Now?

WHO has updated recommendations for the 2026-27 Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine, including H1N1, H3N2 and B/Victoria strains, and guidance on who should consider vaccination.