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New viral infection referred to as tomato flu, first detected in children in Kerala in May, has spread to two other states of India

An outbreak of a new viral infection referred to as tomato flu that was first detected in children in the southern Indian state of Kerala in May has spread to two other states of the country. www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/23/tomato-flu-outbreak-in-india-spreads-to-two-more-states? According to an article in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 82 children aged under five had been diagnosed with …

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“Tomato flu” reported in Kerala

An unidentified fever caused by an as of yet unknown virus has been circulating in the Indian state of Kerala. Locals and doctors alike have been referring to the condition as “tomato flu” or “tomato fever” due to the tomato shaped blisters caused by the condition. The condition has been reported in around eighty children …

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Global heating will make you ill — just not how you think it will

Coming as it does at a time when COVID-19 resolutely refuses to pack up and go away, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow this November will likely discuss not only international climate action but the impact of climate on health issues as well.  As the Lancet Countdown 2020 Report explained, no continent, country, or community is immune from …

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Jammu and Kashmir flooding the latest evidence of climate change affecting rainfall in India

Over two weeks after flash floods devastated Jammu and Kashmir, leaving seven dead and nineteen missing, India is once again coming to terms with the threat posed by cloudburst events.  In the aftermath of the flash floods that sent mud, rocks, and other debris crashing through the community causing widespread damage and fatalities, local officials …

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Zika outbreak continues in Kerala

The Zika outbreak in Kerala continues, with more cases reported in the state already embattled by COVID-19.  The state detected cases of Zika last week, putting it on alert. As of yesterday, the total case count is nineteen. The state health minister Veena George announced the establishment of testing facilities at the medical colleges in …

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Shigella outbreak at medical camp in Kerala

A shigella outbreak has been identified in a special medical camp taking place in Kottamparamba near Mayanad in Kerala. Thus far, an eleven-year-old boy has reportedly died due to an infection, with others being hospitalised. Health officials in the Kozhikode district of Kerala convened emergency meetings and began issuing preventative measures last week after the …

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Ayurveda in Kerala’s fight against COVID

The Kerala state government is reportedly to use Ayurveda in the fight against COVID-19.  Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seemed to confirm as much earlier this week, stating “we have decided to use Ayurveda in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. People would be classified into seven categories based on the possible spread of the virus, and …

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Coronavirus pandemic a ‘very real’ threat

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the threat of a full-blown novel coronavirus pandemic is ‘very real’ – lending further credence to fears that a coronavirus pandemic could manifest as the foretold ‘Disease X.’ In light of the continued coronavirus outbreak in India, the Union Government is urging a number of ministries to …

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Coronavirus outbreak continues as Indian cases rise

The novel coronavirus outbreak continues to affect India, as cases in the country rise.  At the time of writing, there are forty active cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in India. The other three cases are of individuals who have since recovered. All three were students who had returned to India from the Chinese city …

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