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Suspected Nipah case, Shigella outbreak keep Kerala health authorities on alert

Schools have been closed in parts of Wayanad after hundreds of children reported symptoms, while health officials continue testing, contact tracing, and containment measures statewide.

India's population story is changing as fertility falls below replacement level

India's total fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, signalling a major demographic shift that could reshape the country's workforce, economy and population profile in the coming decades.

WHO warns of growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases spread to Uganda

More than 530 infections and 90 deaths have been reported across the two countries, prompting intensified surveillance, response efforts, and a continent-wide preparedness plan.

Kerala issues health alert after fresh Shigella cases, steps up containment measures

Authorities have intensified water quality checks, sanitation drives, and hospital preparedness, while urging residents to follow hygiene practices and seek prompt medical care for symptoms.

Bill Gates says world is entering a ‘golden age’ of Alzheimer’s research

The Microsoft co-founder highlighted rapid advances in diagnostics, treatment and artificial intelligence, expressing optimism that breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research could accelerate in the coming years.

West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat, 6 crore Swastha Sathi beneficiaries to be covered

An agreement with the National Health Authority will formally bring the state into the union government's flagship healthcare program, expanding access to cashless treatment through empanelled hospitals.

National Family Health Survey

India sees steep jump in obesity, diabetes: NFHS-6 survey

Report reveals sharp rise in overweight adults and high blood sugar levels since 2019, even as child stunting declines across the country.