Category : Public Health


Ludhiana Pigeon Menace Spurs Netting Trend, Hits University

Ludhiana residents are increasingly installing protective netting against pigeons, driven by hygiene concerns. The issue has reached Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University, where damaged nets allow droppings to accumulate, posing health risks.

Kolkata Residents Flee Contaminated Water Crisis

Residents of Sukhobrishti complex's E Block in New Town, Kolkata, are evacuating their homes despite water supply restoration, as contamination causing widespread diarrhoea persists. Authorities have detected coliform bacteria but not the source.

Ahmedabad Opens Two New Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approves two new yellow fever vaccination centers in eastern and western zones to ease pressure on the existing Jamalpur facility. The move aims to streamline services for residents traveling to Africa or Gulf countries.

Kochi MLA Demands Upgrade of Public Health Labs

MLA T J Vinod urges Kerala government to modernize Kochi's public health laboratories, citing severe delays, inadequate equipment, and long waits for crucial tests like fasting blood sugar.

Himachal's Saras Mela Unites Communities Against Drugs

At the Saras Mela in Himachal Pradesh, citizens and self-help groups pledged support for the anti-drug drive, highlighting grassroots efforts to combat substance abuse through community engagement and economic empowerment.

India's Adult Vaccination Crisis: Low Uptake, High Risks

Infectious disease expert Dr. V. Ramasubramanian highlights India's alarming adult vaccination rates below 5%, citing poor awareness, biases, and high costs. He calls for a robust national policy to address immunosenescence and preventable diseases.

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