Category : Diseases


Meghalaya's High HIV Rate: Rs 25-Crore Plan Launched

Meghalaya reports one of India's highest HIV prevalence rates, with 10,293 on ART. A Rs 25-crore mission-mode programme and Rs 17.8 crore from NACO aim to expand testing and treatment, addressing stigma and confidentiality challenges.

Young Indians Face Premature Arterial Ageing Crisis

Cardiologists across India report alarming rise in young adults with arteries ageing 15-20 years faster than chronological age. Experts explain the silent threat of early vascular ageing and how lifestyle changes can reverse biological age.

Rajahmundry Kidney Deaths Hit 5; Adulterated Milk Blamed

The death toll from acute kidney failure cases in Rajahmundry has climbed to five, with police investigations revealing adulterated milk from an unauthorized dairy as the likely cause. A six-year-old boy is among the latest victims.

Uttarakhand Makes Leprosy Notifiable to Boost Public Health

Uttarakhand has declared leprosy a notifiable disease, requiring all cases in public and private healthcare to be reported. This aims to enhance surveillance, ensure early treatment, and prevent transmission, with 241 new cases detected in 2025-26.

Woman Dies After Suspected Food Poisoning at Udupi School

A 32-year-old woman residing at a special school in Karkala, Udupi, has died at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru following suspected food poisoning. Police have registered an unnatural death report as investigations continue.

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