90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...
26 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Why do we celebrate Mother's Day and how it started? The emotional story behind global celebration and why its founder wanted the holiday cancelledHappy Mother's Day 2026: Mother's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of May, originated from Ann Jarvis's efforts to support mothers and ...
10 May, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Measles outbreak grows to seven cases in Washtenaw county; unvaccinated children and adults affectedA measles outbreak has been reported in Washtenaw County with several unvaccinated people infected. Officials say the disease spreads fast ...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Potential Measles outbreak scare in California after over 100 children exposed at Sacramento program, all you need to know about the disease and symptomsHealth officials in Sacramento County are on alert for a measles outbreak. Over 100 children may have been exposed to the virus at an enric...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
A contagious virus is spreading through the US, detected at Newark and Boston airports amid record holiday travel, officials urge vaccinationMeasles cases are confirmed at Newark Liberty International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. This is happening during a busy...
31 Dec, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
Confirmed measles outbreak in South Carolina — eight unvaccinated cases spark health emergency: Is this turning into a COVID-like public health crisis?South Carolina health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak in the Upstate region. Residents are urged to check vaccination status an...
05 Oct, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decadesThe U.S. is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in over three decades, with over 1,288 cases reported this year. Public health offici...
10 Jul, 2025, 07.02 AM IST
Measles cases in US reach all-time high after disease was declared 'eliminated': Check symptoms and prevention tipsMeasles in US: US is seeing a surge in number of measles cases since the disease was declared "eliminated" in 2000. The US is seeing a wors...
08 Jul, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
Measles returns to Alabama after 23 years, sparks urgent vaccination efforts amid nationwide surgeAlabama health officials are investigating a possible measles case in Lee County, potentially the state's first in many years. The individu...
09 Jun, 2025, 10.57 AM IST
Manitoba becomes ground zero in Canada's measles crisis; Symptoms and treatmentManitoba faces a significant measles outbreak. Sixty cases are confirmed. The disease spreads rapidly. Canada reports over a thousand cases...
22 May, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
Ontario measles outbreak crosses 1000; Quebec, New Brunswick declare infection overOntario is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, reporting over 1,000 cases, overwhelming public health resources. While Quebec an...
25 Apr, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
Measles outbreak in Texas: 146 cases reported, one child dead — Are low vaccination rates to blame?Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 146 confirmed cases and one reported child fatality. The outbre...
28 Feb, 2025, 11.44 PM IST
New measles cases reported in Kentucky, New Jersey as outbreak continues in TexasAccording to health officials in New Jersey, two new cases confirmed in Bergen county, have been found linked to another confirmed case det...
28 Feb, 2025, 01.16 AM IST
Measles Outbreak in US: Texas reports first death in a decade as unvaccinated child diesA child in West Texas has died from measles, the first U.S. fatality from the virus since 2015. The outbreak, centred in the Mennonite comm...
27 Feb, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
Measles outbreak in US: Cases rise to 48 but officials fear real number is over 200A measles outbreak in Texas has infected dozens, with health officials warning the true number could be as high as 300. The virus is spread...
20 Feb, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
India bags prestigious award for efforts to combat measles, rubellaIndia has been honored with the Measles and Rubella Champion Award for its relentless efforts to combat these infectious diseases. The awar...
08 Mar, 2024, 03.42 PM IST