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India Crosses 5 Lakh Organ Donation Pledges

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India has crossed more than five lakh organ donation pledges, marking a major milestone in public participation for organ and tissue donation. The Health Ministry said the achievement reflects growing awareness and citizen commitment towards saving lives through voluntary donation. India Organ Donation Pledges Cross Five Lakh The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said
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NEET Paper Setters Kept In Lockdown

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Experts involved in preparing the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination paper have been placed under strict lockdown until the retest, as authorities move to prevent any fresh leak or breach in the medical entrance exam process. NEET Re-Exam Paper Setters In Lockdown The experts responsible for setting, moderating and translating the NEET-UG re-exam paper have been kept […]
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WHO Warns Ebola And War May Deepen DR Congo Crisis

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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could worsen sharply as fighting in the country’s east disrupts health services, delays response efforts and limits access to affected communities. Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Raises Alarm WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the combination of Ebola and […]
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WHO Warns Against Ebola Risk In Africa

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The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda must not be underestimated, as even a single missed case could trigger wider transmission beyond the affected areas. Ebola Outbreak In Congo And Uganda Raises Concern WHO Regional Director for Africa Mohamed Yakub Janabi said the outbreak […]
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Government Says Beauty Injections Are Not Cosmetics

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The Union government has clarified that injectable products cannot be sold or promoted as cosmetics, warning that such substances fall under medical use and must not be marketed like ordinary beauty products. Beauty Injections Not Cosmetics The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has said no cosmetic product is permitted to be injected into the body […]
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WHO Declares Ebola Emergency In Congo, Uganda

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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after confirmed and suspected cases raised fears of wider regional spread. Ebola Outbreak In Congo And Uganda The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, a less […]
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WHO Warns On Hantavirus Spread In Cruise Outbreak

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The World Health Organization has warned that the Andes hantavirus, linked to an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, can be most infectious around the onset of symptoms, prompting strict quarantine and monitoring measures. Hantavirus Outbreak On MV Hondius The outbreak has been linked to the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, where several […]
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Argentina Hantavirus Cases Nearly Double

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Argentina has reported a sharp rise in hantavirus infections, with cases nearly doubling over the past year amid growing concern over climate-linked changes in rodent populations. The increase comes as global attention remains focused on a separate cruise ship outbreak connected to travel from South America. Argentina Hantavirus Cases Rise Sharply Health data from
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Hantavirus Cases To Be Evacuated From Ship

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Two seriously ill crew members from the MV Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated for urgent medical care after a suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to three deaths triggered an international health response. Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship The MV Hondius has been under medical scrutiny after suspected hantavirus infections were linked to the deaths of […]