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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM advises avoiding fish allegedly produced using urea by 'Miya Muslims' due to health concerns

Though the Assam CM made no specific mention of religion or caste, his words appear to refer to the backlash against "Miyas" in Assam.

Mpox India

Officials say risk of surge in Mpox cases in India very low at present

Official sources said the last case of monkeypox in India was reported from Kerala in March this year. According to official data, 30 laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in India since 2022.

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Mpox outbreak highlights global health risks; from neglected disease to international emergency

The 2022-23 global mpox outbreak happened despite repeated calls from African researchers for increased global investment in diagnostic, therapeutic and infection prevention tools for mpox.

Bollywood actor John Abraham

John Abraham slams celebrities endorsing paan masala amid health claims

Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan are among the celebrities who have come under fire for their affiliation with gutka and paan masala businesses. After starring with Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan in an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi in 2022, Akshay Kumar issued a public apology.

organ transportation guidelines

Govt introduces first-ever guidelines for organ transportation across all travel modes

The Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Union Health Ministry will serve as a guiding document for those involved in organs transplants across the country.

Kern County music festival

California suspects spread of Valley fever in Kern County music festival

People who attended the Kern County music festival, Lightning in a Bottle, have been advised to keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever and respiratory discomfort after health officials discovered five cases of the fungal infection Valley Fever among those who attended the event. Valley fever is a fungal disease that is prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast of California.

Kern County music festival

Scrub typhus cases rise in Kolkata, situation not alarming

Scrub Typhus cases are generally found in rural areas, primarily during the July–September period, especially in the monsoon or post-monsoon period, when there is an abundance of mite larvae.