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Coronavirus may be the 'Disease X' WHO cautioned about years ago
The disease has now spread to more than two dozen countries and territories
 "Coronavirus may be the 'Disease X' WHO cautioned about years ago")
Many countries 'unprepared' to face Coronavirus: Global health monitor
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), an independent body created by the World Health Organization and the World Bank, hailed 'the speed of response so far' by China
 "Many countries 'unprepared' to face Coronavirus: Global health monitor")
Market Ahead, January 29: All you need to know before the Opening Bell
India Inc is expecting a slew of economy-boosting steps such as income-tax rate cuts, increased rural infrastructure spending, and job creation measures in the Union Budget this time
 "Market Ahead, January 29: All you need to know before the Opening Bell")
How heart rate and sleep data from Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks
The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 6,50,000 people worldwide die of respiratory diseases linked to seasonal flu each year
 "How heart rate and sleep data from Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks")
Minister says PMJAY to be people's movement, but health system understaffed
Launched in September 2018, PMJAY, the national health protection scheme, offers insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh to 100 million poor households
 "Minister says PMJAY to be people's movement, but health system understaffed")
Many nations don't have enough stored blood to meet rising medical demands
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for every 1,000 people in any country, 10 to 20 blood donations are needed to provide adequate supplies
 "Many nations don't have enough stored blood to meet rising medical demands")
Strides Pharma likely to launch affordable insulin from Stelis stable
The Bengaluru-headquartered company believes Stelis could be a disruptor in insulin accessibility and affordability.
 "Strides Pharma likely to launch affordable insulin from Stelis stable")
Best of BS opinion: Working towards a sane society will bring prosperity
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS opinion: Working towards a sane society will bring prosperity")
Destigmatising mental health
Most patients and their families prefer being in the denial mode
 "Destigmatising mental health")
Plastic particles in drinking water pose a 'low' risk, says WHO
The majority of plastic particles in water are larger than 150 micrometers in diameter and are excreted from the body, said WHO
 "Plastic particles in drinking water pose a 'low' risk, says WHO")
More than 1 million infected by sexually transmitted ailments daily: WHO
The study found more than 376 million new cases of the four infections in 2016
 "More than 1 million infected by sexually transmitted ailments daily: WHO")
A new influenza pandemic? Here are top 10 threats to global health in 2019
Are we ready to face the outbreak of a new disease? WHO ascertains that the world would face another influenza pandemic, but it does not know the when and where of it
 "A new influenza pandemic? Here are top 10 threats to global health in 2019")
WHO's plan to work with privately-funded groups threatens its credibility
A number of non-state actors seeking renewal of their official relation status with the WHO receive funding from pharmaceutical, food and alcohol industries
 "WHO's plan to work with privately-funded groups threatens its credibility")
Delhi tops most polluted megacity list, says WHO
In December 2015, week-long analysis of data from #breathe devices showed Delhi's air pollution was one-and-a-half times worse than in Beijing
 "Delhi tops most polluted megacity list, says WHO")