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On March 16th, India celebrates National Immunization Day (NID), highlighting the vital role of full vaccination in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This focus on immunization is particularly timely as India builds on its remarkable public health achievement of polio eradication in 2014. Now, the country is taking proactive…

We haven't seen measles at its worst in the U.S. for over a half-century. Vaccines can stop us from backsliding

Even a single measles case can put massive strain on public health resources, experts warn

Learn about the alarming increase in heat-related deaths in Maricopa County, Arizona, and the urgent public health measures being taken to address this cri...

Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, poses a significant public health challenge with approximately 80 million individuals affected globally. Alarmingly, half of these cases often go undiagnosed, exacerbating the risk of vision loss. In India alone, nearly 12 million people grapple with this condition, with a staggering 40-50…

Ground breaking ceremony of Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases was held in Hyderabad. It aims to revolutionize healthcare interventions and research excellence.

Stay informed about the measles exposure in California and the importance of vaccination to protect public health.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.

Research looked at three London boroughs to value overall health benefits of active travel over 20 years at up to £4,800 per head