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Ebola outbreak likely started months ago, spread undetected in Africa: WHO

First confirmed death took place April 20, and experts used social media posts to reconstruct the recent progress of the virus after the super-spreader event on May 5

World is more vulnerable to pandemics despite Covid-19 lessons, warns WHO

A new global preparedness report warns that future outbreaks could become more disruptive as trust declines and pandemic funding slips worldwide

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 131, over 500 suspected cases reported

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

Centre steps up Ebola preparedness after WHO alert in Central Africa

The Health Ministry has strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures after the WHO flagged an Ebola outbreak in parts of Congo and Uganda

Weekend athlete syndrome fuels rise in sports injuries among professionals

Sports injury specialists said that ligament tears, stress fractures, slipped discs and knee damage are becoming increasingly common among people in their late 20s to early 40s especially in metros

Rare Ebola's silent spread in Congo exposes gaps in surveillance system

About 350 suspected cases and 91 deaths have been reported in northeastern Congo, the country's health minister Roger Kamba said on Sunday

Cancer care expands beyond metros as providers bet on tier-2, tier-3 India

Hospitals, diagnostics firms, and support groups are expanding cancer care into tier-2 and tier-3 cities as demand, screening and awareness rise beyond large metros

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda

World Health Organisation said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency like the Covid-19 pandemic, and advised against the closure of international borders

Does sweating more mean you're burning more fat? Experts bust fitness myth

Heavy sweating may feel like proof of an effective workout, but experts say fat loss depends on far more than perspiration alone

PCOS renamed PMOS as doctors hope it will improve care for millions

The condition has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, to better reflect its wide-ranging health effects

International Nurses Day 2026: Why nurses remain the backbone of healthcare

International Nurses Day is marked annually on May 12 to celebrate the role of nurses and their contribution to global healthcare. Here's everything to know about Nurse Day and its significance

Eliminating undernutrition could prevent 2.3 mn TB cases globally: Lancet

The findings highlight the urgent need to scale up population-level nutritional interventions, social and health benefits from which could extend beyond tuberculosis

India needs national common health dataset to create AI models: VK Paul

Former NITI Aayog member VK Paul said India needs a common health dataset and stronger primary healthcare systems to tackle rising non-communicable diseases

Datanomics: Private hospital bills surge tenfold over the past 3 decades

For the first time in three decades, rural patients at government hospitals spent more than their urban counterparts in 2025

What is norovirus? The highly contagious virus behind cruise ship outbreak

Over 100 passengers and crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill, according to the CDC

Scientists find new Covid-like virus in Thai bats with human infection risk

Researchers identified a sarbecovirus strain in Thai bats that may bind to human ACE2 receptors, though no human infections or community spread have been reported

Hantavirus outbreak explained: What happened and how concerning is it?

WHO has confirmed five Hantavirus cases and three suspected infections linked to a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic, while stressing that the situation is not comparable to Covid-19

Fact-check Friday: Do short naps enhance performance or disrupt sleep?

A short nap can boost focus and alertness, but only if done right; experts explain ideal duration, timing, and when naps may disrupt sleep habits

DRL-Nestle JV launches Celevida product line for GLP-1 therapy patients

Dr Reddy's-Nestle Health Science JV launched Celevida GLP+ to support nutrition and muscle health among patients on GLP-1 and GIP therapies

Digital platform launched to strengthen maternal, child healthcare services

JANANI will facilitate continuous tracking of maternal and child healthcare services, including antenatal care, delivery preparedness, institutional delivery, etc