Category : Diseases


Two Children Drown in Open Well in Varanasi Village

In a heartbreaking incident in Varanasi's Chandauli district, two young boys drowned after falling into an unprotected open well while playing. Despite rescue attempts by villagers, both children were declared dead at the community health center.

Woman and Child Drown in Rihand Dam Canal in Sonbhadra

A 24-year-old woman and her 2-year-old niece drowned in a canal connected to Rihand dam in Sonbhadra district. Their bodies were recovered after 20 hours of intensive search operations involving SDRF teams and local divers.

Stray Dog Attacks Injure Four in Attingal

Four individuals, including a 12-year-old boy, were bitten by a stray dog in separate incidents in Attingal, Kerala, raising concerns about stray dog menace and urgent preventive measures.

Mysuru Hospital Reports 291 Infant Deaths in 2025

Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru recorded 291 infant deaths out of 339 total from April to December 2025, raising serious concerns about neonatal care and public health infrastructure in Karnataka.

Punjab's Specialist Doctor Shortage: Empanelment Drive Fails

Punjab's government hospitals face a severe shortage of specialist doctors, with a recent empanelment drive for retired and private specialists drawing only 104 responses against 300 positions, highlighting ongoing healthcare challenges.

Hazaribag: Broken Ambulance Raises Fears Amid Elephant Attacks

Residents in Hazaribag's Churchu block are terrified as the only advanced life support ambulance has been non-functional for a week, while elephant herds have killed nine people this year. Locals demand urgent repairs to prevent further fatalities.

Bengaluru Weather Swings Cause 50% Rise in Illness Cases

Bengaluru's dramatic temperature fluctuations from 13°C mornings to 31°C afternoons are overwhelming clinics with respiratory cases. Doctors report a 50% increase in visits compared to last year, with vulnerable populations most affected.

Nauni University Resumes Apple Disease Awareness Drive

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni has restarted its awareness campaign on foliage diseases affecting apple crops in Himachal Pradesh, aiming to educate farmers on prevention and management.

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