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India registers rise in daily COVID-19 positivity rate in States including Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Karnataka; Union Health Ministry issues alert, sdays no clustering of cases had been reported in new JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

It's called noma. It's a potentially fatal bacterial infection. And it's been so neglected that it wasn't even on the official WHO list of Neglected Tropical Disease — until now.

Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns.

British/Danish singer Michael Catton was introduced to 80s-style heavy music by playing Guitar Hero: now he's doing it for real

Oral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the most common non-communicable diseases around the world. Pain due to untreated dental decay impacts eating and sleep quality, among other essential functions. Indeed, the agonizing nature of dental pain earned it the title…

News Director of the Year’s station wins major awards in 2023 and will start ’24 with a bang

Three buildings destroyed in the attack in Rafah, and separate strike in Jabalia refugee camp kills at least 13 people.

Watch as the World Health Organisation holds a news conference on the current health situation in Ukraine on Tuesday (19 December).

AN Israeli airstrike has hit Gaza’s largest hospital, killing and wounding several people, witnesses have said.

Dire situation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital: desperate need of resources, lack of staff, patients untreated on the floor. Learn how to help.

No let up in Israel’s onslaught despite mounting calls for a truce and aid deliveries.