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Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 2:25 PM IST Several families in Indore are reportedly selling their jewellery and household valuables to install RO water purifiers, hoping to protect themselves from contaminated water Indore water contamination crisis, had triggered a public health debate, that do RO systems and water purifiers actually make water safe to drink. (PTI/News18)…
Kochi: Highlighting major challenges to human health amid a series of issues, including climate change and anti-microbial resistance, Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Friday said that most of the emerging viral threats are zoonotic infections transmitted from animals to humans. She was speaking after the launch of various…
The devastating floods in Bangladesh have now claimed 71 lives, with the situation becoming increasingly dire as millions remain stranded and concerns about waterborne diseases grow, reported Dawn. Triggered by relentless monsoon rains and runoff from upstream rivers, these floods have caused widespread havoc across the country, affecting around five million individuals. Currently, over 5,80,000…
Monsoon in India brings with it a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables, but also the risk of waterborne infection. So, it’s essential to exercise caution when consuming these produce during this rainy season. Improper washing can lead to the transmission of harmful bacteria and pathogens, resulting in foodborne illnesses. The best way to curtail…