Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, and Ballari — continues to be higher than the national average of 0.6%.

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Planning to visit Saudi Arabia? The country on Friday introduced updated health requirements for travellers with Umrah and visit visas, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Indians visiting ...

Over the past 50 years, infectious disease outbreaks have increased exponentially. Tropical diseases are migrating into the Global North, and vector-borne disease may soon become endemic in the ...

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In December, we reported an outbreak of H5N5 avian influenza in Iceland. The virus has been classified as H5N5 and has been sporadically reported for approximately two years in Canada and Europe. A ...

There is also the perceived secrecy surrounding disease data in China adding to the unease. As a result, any infectious disease emerging in the country tends to be met with suspicion." In a ...

As we enter 2025, concerns about the spread of infectious diseases loom large. With declining vaccination rates, pervasive misinformation, and political factors shaping public health policies ...