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TB

Shorter, more effective treatment for multi-drug-resistant TB: Health ministry

The BPaLM regimen, a novel treatment for MDR-TB, has a treatment duration of six months instead of earlier regimen of 20 months. This course includes a new anti-TB drug, called Pretomanid, in combination with Bedaquiline and Linezolid — with or without Moxifloxacin.

Medicines

Govt bans 156 fever, cold, allergy drugs over health risks

The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) along with an expert committee found that these combinations, including antibacterial medicines, lacked therapeutic justification and posed risks to human health.

Mpox India

Officials say risk of surge in Mpox cases in India very low at present

Official sources said the last case of monkeypox in India was reported from Kerala in March this year. According to official data, 30 laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in India since 2022.

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Mpox outbreak highlights global health risks; from neglected disease to international emergency

The 2022-23 global mpox outbreak happened despite repeated calls from African researchers for increased global investment in diagnostic, therapeutic and infection prevention tools for mpox.

Bollywood actor John Abraham

John Abraham slams celebrities endorsing paan masala amid health claims

Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan are among the celebrities who have come under fire for their affiliation with gutka and paan masala businesses. After starring with Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan in an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi in 2022, Akshay Kumar issued a public apology.

organ transportation guidelines

Govt introduces first-ever guidelines for organ transportation across all travel modes

The Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Union Health Ministry will serve as a guiding document for those involved in organs transplants across the country.

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Scrub typhus cases rise in Kolkata, situation not alarming

Scrub Typhus cases are generally found in rural areas, primarily during the July–September period, especially in the monsoon or post-monsoon period, when there is an abundance of mite larvae.