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Parents of Indian doctor assaulted and killed: 'She aspired to a fulfilling life'

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken India to its core, a 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally assaulted and murdered in a Kolkata hospital, sparking nationwide outrage and protests. The young woman's parents, speaking to BBC Hindi, paint a poignant picture of their daughter—an......

Global Health Watchdog Addresses Emerging Mpox Strain

In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......

India's Female Doctors Grapple with New Fears After Tragic Incident

In a stark contrast to the festive celebrations of Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival symbolizing the protective bond between brothers and sisters, India's medical community finds itself grappling with profound unease. The recent rape and murder of a 31-year at a Kolkata hospital has sent shockwaves......

Nationwide Outcry: Healthcare Workers Strike Following Kolkata Doctor's Tragic Death

In a dramatic nationwide show of solidarity, healthcare professionals in India staged a 24-hour strike on Saturday, protesting the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The shocking incident has intensified calls for enhanced safety measures for medical staff and ignited widespread demonstrations......

Sudan Grapples with Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amid Ongoing Conflict and Floods

Sudan is currently facing a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed at least 22 lives and infected hundreds more, according to Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim. This health crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of a 16-month-long conflict and devastating floods, further compounding the nation’s......

Essential Mpox Vaccine Guidance for Travelers to Africa Amid New Strain Concerns

Travelers Advised to Consider Mpox Vaccine Amid New Strain Concerns The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued updated recommendations urging travelers to consider vaccination against mpox, particularly when visiting affected areas in Africa. This advice follows outbreaks......

Morocco's Mpox Strategy: A Model for Effective Health Response

Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......

Indian Healthcare System Paralyzed: Nationwide Strike Demands Justice for Murdered Doctor

A wave of outrage has swept across India as hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers and their supporters launched a nationwide strike on Saturday. The 24-hour shutdown, which began at 6 a.m. (00:30 GMT), was triggered by the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a government hospital......

Sudan's Health Crisis Deepens: Cholera Claims 300 Lives Amid Rising Dengue and Meningitis Concerns

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases and claiming hundreds of lives. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization (WHO) official, revealed on Friday that cholera has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with 11,327 cases......

Global Health Alert: Novel Mpox Strain Emerges in Europe, WHO Anticipates Spread

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the potential increase in imported Clade 1 mpox cases across Europe. This announcement comes on the heels of Sweden's confirmation of the first such case outside of Africa on Thursday. In a statement released by the WHO's European......

Protests in India Escalate Following Rape and Murder of Doctor

In a wave of national indignation, India has been gripped by widespread protests following the heinous rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in West Bengal state. The incident has sparked a series of demonstrations across the country, with tensions escalating as protesters clash with authorities......

Global Alarm as WHO Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

A New Strain Sparks Urgent International Response In a major development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring African nations a “public health emergency of international concern (PHIOC).”......

Massive Night Protests Sweep West Bengal Following Trainee Doctor's Tragic Death

In an unprecedented display of solidarity and outrage, tens of thousands of women took to the streets of West Bengal on Wednesday night, protesting the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The Reclaim the Night march, which saw participation from women......