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Explained: What is hantavirus and why MV Hondius outbreak has drawn global attention

WHO says cases reach 11; US monitors 41 people, risk to public remains low Just weeks ago, hantavirus was a little-known disease...

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Three new hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak as evacuation ends

The final passengers have disembarked from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship as authorities reported three additional confirmed cases linked to the outbreak. The...

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Jammu & Kashmir

JK MBBS interns among lowest paid in India; AIMSA raises alarm over ‘exploitation’

Srinagar: Concerns have resurfaced over the low stipends paid to MBBS interns in Jammu and Kashmir after a comparative chart circulating on...

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International

2 Indians on board Hantavirus-hit cruise ship, NIV Chief says no immediate threat to India

At least two Indian nationals are among the crew members aboard the Dutch luxury cruise vessel MV Hondius, which has reported a...

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Health

SC restores access to abortion pill, pauses new restrictions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, halting a ruling that had threatened to...

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Family alleges medical negligence in woman’s death at Sonwar Hosp; seeks probe

Srinagar: A Srinagar-based family has alleged medical negligence in the death of a 45-year-old woman following treatment at a hospital in Sonwar,...

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GMC Anantnag suspends 3 staffers after expired glucose administered to patients

Anantnag: Three employees, including an in-charge storekeeper, a pharmacist and a staff nurse, were suspended on Friday at Government Medical College (GMC)...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Over 6,300 seats added in health education since 2019: JK Govt

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that more than 6,300 seats have been added in the Health and Medical Education...

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Healthcare

JK begins process to fill over 2,400 health vacancies amid rural staff shortage

Jammu: Acknowledging an acute shortage of doctors and paramedical staff in rural and remote areas, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday...