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WHO DECLARES UGANDA EBOLA-FREE AFTER 42 DAYS WITHOUT A NEW CASE Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country completed 42 days without recording a new case. The milestone reflects successful outbreak-control measures and highlights the importance of surveillance, rapid response and coordinated public-health …
Read MoreBrazil Dengue Vaccine Deaths Trigger Safety Concerns Why in the News ? The suspension of Brazil’s Butantan-DV dengue vaccine after reports of severe adverse events and two deaths has raised concerns about the safety of India’s upcoming DengiAll vaccine, as both are based on similar vaccine technology. This development highlights the importance of the precautionary …
Read MoreLASSA FEVER DEATH TOLL IN NIGERIA RISES TO 172 IN 2025 Why in the News? Rising fatalities: Nigeria has reported 172 deaths from Lassa fever since January 2025, highlighting environmental security concerns and the need for comprehensive environmental impact assessments. Widespread outbreak: 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected were reported across multiple states, indicating …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Resurgence of mumps outbreaks in Kerala raises concerns over public health and vaccination strategies in combating the viral infection. source:IT Highlights of the Outbreak Situation: Kerala experiences a surge in mumps cases, with outbreaks also reported in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Initial cases appeared in November 2023 in Malappuram and …
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