Africa is facing a major mpox outbreak, with over 25,000 cases and 643 deaths reported in 2024. However, high vaccine costs are hindering efforts to contain the spread, leaving many African nations reliant on donations. The situation underscores the urgent need for affordable and accessible vaccines to protect vulnerable populations.
Three children have died in Raniganj village, Araria district, Bihar, due to a mysterious fever over the past three days. While families claim the children succumbed to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), the district administration is investigating the cause. A team of medical experts is assessing the situation and treating other children with similar symptoms.
At least 80 students from a school in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were hospitalized after consuming biscuits provided in a nutritional meal program. The incident highlights concerns about food safety in school meals and underscores the need for stricter quality control measures.
The war in Gaza has created a critical situation where polio is on the rise. With vaccination rates plummeting and sanitation conditions deteriorating, aid groups are calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow for a mass vaccination campaign to prevent an outbreak. The World Health Organization and UNICEF are urging a seven-day pause to administer 1.6 million doses of polio vaccine, aiming to reach over 600,000 children. However, the logistical challenges, including destroyed infrastructure, lack of transportation, and security concerns, pose significant obstacles to this urgent endeavor.
Six children in Gujarat have died in the past five days due to suspected Chandipura virus infection, raising concerns about the outbreak. The virus, known for its high mortality rate, particularly among children, has sparked a public health crisis in the state. Authorities are implementing measures like mass dusting and insecticide spraying to control the spread of the virus.
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has shared photos from his past, highlighting the consequences of his actions. Kamath worked at a call center for four years, making unsolicited calls to people in the US. He has now experienced the other side of telemarketing, with his phone constantly ringing with similar calls. Kamath has also recently revealed that he suffered a mild stroke in February due to factors such as stress and overwork.
Haiti’s health system is on the brink of collapse as gang violence intensifies, blocking access to life-saving medication and equipment. Hospitals are closing, medical staff are unable to reach work, and patients are dying due to lack of treatment. The situation is particularly dire in the Cite Soleil slum, where the Doctors Without Borders hospital is running out of essential medications and treating a surge in gunshot wounds.
The Flint water crisis, which unfolded in Flint, Michigan, was a devastating event that impacted countless lives. At the heart of the crisis, there was one face that became synonymous with the struggles and suffering endured by the community: a little boy. This young boy’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the profound and lasting impact that the crisis had on the people of Flint.
