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India recognized by WHO for eradicating Trachoma, a cause of blindness

India has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for a significant public health achievement - the elimination of trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to irreversible blindness. This commendation, made on October 8, 2024, marks a milestone in India's public health history. Oct 8, 2024
One killed in clashes over Durga Puja donation collection in Tripura

One killed in clashes over Durga Puja donation collection in Tripura

At least one person was killed and 17, including 15 cops were injured, in northern Tripura's Kadamtala, where police opened fire in the air and resorted to lathi charge to disperse the mob after two religious communities clashed over the collection of Durga Puja donations, officials said on Monday. Oct 7, 2024
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EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan for SCO meeting

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Governments (CHG) meeting, scheduled be held in Islamabad on October 15-16 Oct 4, 2024
Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

The WHO has launched a plan to tackle the surge in dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases.The Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) aims to foster a globally coordinated response.Around four billion people worldwide are at risk of infection from arboviruses, a number projected to increase to five billion by 2050. The SPRP plan comprises emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, safe and scalable care, and access to countermeasures. Oct 3, 2024