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KOLKATA – In a significant stride towards public health, West Bengal has unveiled a comprehensive program aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. This ambitious initiative, dubbed the "Triple Elimination" project,...

Canberra, March 31 (IANS) – A concerning trend has emerged in Australia, with the proportion of adults living with diabetes climbing significantly over the past decade. Newly released data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates a substantial increase...

Pune, India – The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated a groundbreaking, continuous, and comprehensive disease surveillance program, marking a first for the city. This initiative aims to proactively track and prevent the spread of communicable, vector-borne,...

Cupertino, CA – Apple is set to significantly enhance its Health app with the introduction of an AI-powered health coach, codenamed Project Mulberry, aiming to transform its devices into comprehensive personal health management tools. This major update, potentially...

London, UK – A recent report by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals a significant increase in Chikungunya cases among travelers returning to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (EWNI), with India identified as the primary source of infection. The report,...