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WHO Recognizes India’s Remarkable Progress in Combating Tuberculosis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded India’s notable progress in its fight against tuberculosis (TB) in its latest global report, underscoring India’s efforts as a benchmark in TB elimination. According to the report, India has achieved an 18% reduction in TB incidence, bringing the rate down from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 […]

50 fall ill due to suspected food poisoning in Assam’s Goalpara

Guwahati: At least 50 people fell ill due to suspected food poisoning in Goalpara district of Assam on Wednesday. The incident took place at Mariampur of the district. Out of 50 people, it includes men, women and children. The victims fell ill after consuming fish during a feast. Thirty people have been admitted to the […]

India Registered Marginal Dip In Daily Covid-19 Count

Guwahati: India recorded as many as 9,111 new cases of the virus on the previous day, amid an uptick in Covid-19 instances in recent days, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). According to a notification from the health ministry, new cases brought the total number of active cases in […]

Male Contraceptive Pills Prove To Be 99% Effective In Preventing Pregnancy

A group of scientists made an incredible discovery regarding male contraception. The world’s first birth control pill for men was tested on mice recently, proving that it is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. With human trials due in the coming months, this is a significant step towards reducing the contraceptive burden on women and expanding […]