Category : Public Health


Jhansi Girls Stop Child Marriage, Empower Peers in UP

A Jhansi girl's refusal to marry at 16, aided by NGO intervention, prevented a child marriage. This sparked a movement where over 39,500 girls in UP have rejected underage unions, supported by the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign.

Badam Milk Poisoning at Andhra Festival Hospitalizes Devotees

A food poisoning outbreak occurred at the Kondamma Thalli festival in Srikakulam after devotees consumed contaminated chilled Badam Milk. At least 18 people, including children, were hospitalized with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Authorities have

Three Die After Drinking Country Liquor in Meerut, Probe On

Three individuals in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, died under suspicious circumstances after consuming country liquor. Officials have launched an investigation, with preliminary findings yet to confirm if the deaths were linked to the alcohol's quality.

Nagpur Animal Bite Crisis: 6,000+ Cases in 5 Years

Nagpur faces a surge in animal bites from monkeys, donkeys, and dogs, with 6,126 cases recorded from 2021-2026. Officials cite human-animal conflict due to garbage and habitat loss, highlighting gaps in enforcement and public health risks.

Wastewater Study Shows Alarming AMR Rise in Urban India

A new wastewater study in urban India reveals a sharp increase in antimicrobial resistance genes, posing a major public health threat. The findings highlight the urgent need for better antibiotic stewardship and surveillance.

India's Waistline: Key Marker for Disease Risk

A new study reveals that while body weight is commonly measured in India, waist circumference—the most crucial indicator for disease risk—is largely ignored, highlighting a major public health oversight.

Teen Girl's Questions Spark Health Revolution in Odisha Village

Sumitra Juanga, a 16-year-old from Odisha's Juang tribe, challenged early marriage and poor health practices in her village of Talabaruda. Through UNICEF's Jiban Sampark program, she transformed community behavior, achieving full immunization for girls an

Jaipur Ward 45 Health Crisis: Sewage in Drinking Water

Over 1,000 residents in Jaipur's Sushilpura Ward 45 are suffering from illnesses due to sewage-contaminated drinking water, with children and elderly worst affected. Broken infrastructure and delayed official response exacerbate the public health emergenc

Gumla Epilepsy Deaths Rise as Treatment Facilities Lag

Two individuals in Gumla district have died from epileptic seizures in nine days, bringing the 2025 fatality count to eight. Inadequate treatment and awareness remain critical issues despite health department recommendations.

Bhagalpur Fines Six Unlicensed Clinics Rs 50,000 Each

Bhagalpur health authorities impose fines on six private clinics for operating without licenses and violating Bihar Clinical Establishments Act. Crackdown targets unhygienic facilities and illegal allopathic treatments.

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