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P K Sreemathi said hospitals had improved over the past decade but alleged that several places now lacked doctors and medicines, calling for changes to current measures.

French health authorities said the patient was likely infected by a midge bite in eastern France, where the virus had been circulating among animals.

Nigeria has reported its first case linked to a traveller from Uganda and is tracing 44 contacts, as the Africa CDC seeks a coordinated response.

The food regulator has sought scientific evidence to support claims involving whey protein and immune system support in Nestle products, as well as growth, memory, concentration and immunity claims made for Zydus Wellness's Complan.

"The matter needs to be examined immediately as it is a question about the lives of kids," said Health Minister K K Shailaja.

Health Minister Muhammad Pate said authorities had begun tracing 44 people identified as contacts of the patient.

The NPPA’s new rules, effective November 9, limit trade margins to 30% and require drugmakers, retailers and hospitals to implement revised prices to improve access to life-saving cancer medicines.

Researchers have identified two distinct brain networks linked to laughter: one associated with spontaneous, joyful reactions and another involved in voluntary laughter during conversation.

Some 130 contacts, including health workers, were listed after the first patient died on October 5, with 128 remaining in quarantine.

The anatomical landmarks, known as Ray’s Zone and Ray’s Hepatocaval Triangle, are intended to help surgeons navigate high-risk areas during complex cancer and liver surgeries.

On April 4, 2026, Bangladesh notified the WHO of a nationwide rise in measles cases.

The differences in the lung microbiome are linked to respiratory symptoms, as well as the cognitive and digestive problems known to occur in long Covid, researchers said.

Union Health Secretary has urged states and Union Territories to enforce existing rules on displaying healthcare charges and encourage disclosure of package rates.