New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Mpox Cases Continue at Low Levels, Vaccination Efforts Intensify

The global outbreak of Clade II mpox, primarily spread through intimate contact, continues with a survival rate of over 99%. The CDC suggests that two doses of the mpox vaccine can prevent the disease, and the antiviral drug TPOXX is being tested for treatment. Sep 9, 2024
SC dismisses Abhishek Banerjee's plea against ED summons

SC dismisses Abhishek Banerjee's plea against ED summons

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee -- the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee -- and his wife Rujira Banerjee, challenging the ED summons in a money laundering case linked to the alleged coal scam. Sep 9, 2024
Bengal health department acts tough against Sandip Ghosh's confidants

Bengal health department acts tough against Sandip Ghosh's confidants

After suspending the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh on Tuesday, the West Bengal health department seems to have started acting tough on his close confidants, against whom there are complaints from the state's medical fraternity, especially junior doctors. Sep 4, 2024