Monkeypox is a viral infection, belonging to the same category as smallpox. Monkeypox is said to be comparatively a less severe infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Delhi has reported four new Omicron cases but with mild to moderate symptoms. One of the patients has already been discharged as well.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is still trying to understand the working of the new coronavirus strain and its impact on the existing vaccination doses.

Owing to her strong, responsive and strategically sound leadership, Poonam Singh Khetrapal continues to support Member States deliver remarkable results across the WHO South-East Asia Region.

The World Health Organization’s top scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, declares that the new Covid-19 vaccines, including ones that don’t require needles and can be stored at room temperature.

Russia reports detection of the first case of the avian flu, H5N8 in humans. Scientists isolated the genetic material of the strain from seven poultry farm workers.

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The research further stated that women are prone to depression caused by problems in relationships and social networking.

According to the 2019 World Malaria Report by the World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant women and children are affected by the disease in Indian and African regions. This can lead to loss of life of expecting mothers as well as babies. 

There was a time when be it the balconies or the playgrounds, children could be seen playing everywhere, during the evening. No sort of weather would stop them from coming out and play. I remember how even during the rains, we would go out and enjoy. Today, the real meaning of childhood is lost somewhere. […]