World Health Assembly Adopts Historic Pandemic Agreement to Strengthen Global Health Security

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

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The 78th World Health Assembly, convened in Geneva on May 20, 2025, has adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement aimed at ensuring a more equitable and coordinated global response to future health emergencies. This historic decision comes in the wake of lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

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India Faces Hidden Epidemic of Chronic Illnesses, Reveals Apollo Hospitals Report

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

India is grappling with a silent but massive public health challenge: a growing epidemic of chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Recent findings point to an alarming rise in conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and mental health disorders across the country. Despite rapid advancements in healthcare access and technology, India is now facing the

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Norovirus Outbreak Affects Over 200 on Luxury Cruise Ship

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

A norovirus outbreak has affected more than 200 individuals aboard the luxury cruise ship Queen Mary 2 during a 29-day voyage through the Eastern Caribbean, raising renewed concerns about onboard health safety during long-haul cruises. The outbreak occurred as the vessel sailed from Southampton and was confirmed while docked in New York on March 18. […]

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Survey: 57% of Corporate Men in India Deficient in Vitamin B12

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

A recent survey has revealed that more than 57% of corporate men in India suffer from Vitamin B12 deficiency, highlighting a growing health concern among professionals. The findings point to unhealthy lifestyle habits, poor dietary choices, and high levels of work-related stress as major contributors to the issue. Rising Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Corporate Workforce […]

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India Reports First Mpox Clade 1 Case as WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2024

India has reported its first case of the Mpox clade 1 strain, a variant that prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a public health emergency last month. Official sources revealed that the Mpox clade 1 strain was detected in a 38-year-old man from Kerala’s Malappuram district, who had recently returned from the […]