Oxygen4IndiaThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an Ebola advisory, confirming that no Ebola cases have been detected in India while urging travellers and health authorities to remain vigilant amid the ongoing outbreak in parts of Africa.
Oxygen4IndiaA WHO report estimates that global COVID-19 excess deaths between 2020 and 2023 reached 22.1 million, nearly three times higher than officially reported fatalities, highlighting the pandemic’s lasting impact on global health systems.
Oxygen4IndiaIndia remains among the worst-hit countries for hepatitis-related deaths despite global progress, according to the WHO Global Hepatitis Report 2026. With over 1.3 million deaths globally, largely due to hepatitis B and C, experts warn that the world is still off track to meet the 2030 elimination targets.
Oxygen4IndiaA global clinical study has found that low vitamin D levels may be linked to more severe dengue outcomes, raising important concerns for India where both dengue infections and vitamin D deficiency are widespread. The findings suggest vitamin D status could influence disease severity and patient outcomes during dengue outbreaks.
Oxygen4IndiaAs Chikungunya cases rise across India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stepped in to fast-track an experimental RNA-based antiviral therapy. If proven safe and effective in human trials, the treatment could reduce long-term disability, ease healthcare costs, and strengthen India’s preparedness for future outbreaks.
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