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Addressing common misconceptions, experts clarify that there is no conclusive evidence supporting natural changes in penis length and girth as individual’s age. Certain conditions related to aging, such as obesity or prostate surgery, may influence the perception of decreased penis length.

Improve COVID-19 Immunisation Coverage of Elderly Population: WHO

On the International Day of Older Persons, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called for greater efforts in South-East Asia Region to expand COVID-19 immunisation...

Immunisation recovers; still Millions of children remain vulnerable

Immunisation services world over started to recover from disruptions caused by COVID-19, but millions of children remain vulnerable to deadly diseases, said the World...
Gavi and UNICEF’s new agreement will reduce the cost of a leading malaria vaccine to $2.99 per dose, enabling protection for millions more children across Africa by 2030.

Cheaper Malaria Vaccine to Save Lives

A groundbreaking partnership between vaccine alliance Gavi and UNICEF is set to sharply reduce the cost of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, bringing...
A new global mapping study warns that India could face the greatest long-term burden from chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus causing chronic disability.

India Faces Highest Burden from Chikungunya

The most detailed global mapping to date of chikungunya has revealed that India may face the highest long-term impact from the mosquito-borne...
Over 1.44 million children in India remained unvaccinated in 2023. Learn why progress reversed during the pandemic and what solutions can bridge the gaps.

Over 1.44 million children in India remained unvaccinated

A new analysis published in The Lancet journal has revealed sobering data showing that more than 1.44 million children in India remained...
Get insights into the emergence of JN.1, a sub-variant of Omicron, amid fresh Covid concerns. Understand its prevalence, characteristics, and impact on public health, as experts shed light on its transmissibility and implications for vaccinations and treatments."

Eris Variant Spreads Across the UK: makes up one in seven new COVID cases

The Eris variant, also known as EG.5.1, has emerged as a major concern in the United Kingdom as it now constitutes one in seven new COVID-19 cases, making up 14.6% of the total infections in the country. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently reported that the variant is the second most prevalent in the UK, having gained momentum within a short period.
Immunization Rates Show Post-Pandemic Rebound; Challenges Remain for Low-Income Countries

Immunization Rates Show Post-Pandemic Rebound; Challenges Remain for Low-Income Countries

Recent data from the WHO and UNICEF reveals signs of immunization services rebounding globally, but low-income countries still face challenges in reaching pre-pandemic levels. Millions of children remain at risk of disease outbreaks due to vaccination gaps, making international efforts crucial in restoring routine immunization services
A staggering 110 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide due to war, persecution, and violence, surpassing the population of Germany. Children bear a disproportionate burden, accounting for 40% of the total, with 43.3 million young lives disrupted by the global displacement crisis as of May 2023.

43.3 Million Children Displaced

A record 43.3 million children lived in forced displacement by the end of 2022, according to latest UNICEF estimates. The UN Organisation also said that many of the children were displacedfor their entire childhood.
In India, medical graduates used to function as family physicians in cities while in villages, a registered medical practitioner (RMP) played that role. With significant advancement in medical knowledge, having only an MBBS degree is no longer considered enough for providing optimum care as a family physician. Accordingly, patients now usually approach specialists even for trivial problems.

After three COVID years, Health Systems Show Recovery Signs

Three years into COVID-19, health systems in most countries have started showing the first major signs of recovery, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Scientists develop nanomats that use sunlight to clean polluted water and generate energy, revolutionizing environmental sustainability.

Jal Jeevan Mission App For Better Accountability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 launched the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission App’ for improving awareness among stakeholders and for greater transparency and accountability...