global health
WHO Reports 1.23 Million Deaths from Tuberculosis in 2024: Progress and Challenges in Fighting World's Deadliest Infectious Disease
Nov 13, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The World Health Organization reports tuberculosis remains the world's deadliest infectious disease, causing 1.23 million deaths in 2024 despite a 3% reduction from previous year. While record diagnoses and treatment improvements show progress, funding gaps threaten advancement. Research offers hope through new diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines in development.
India Reports 138 Million Chronic Kidney Disease Cases in 2023: Second Highest Globally According to Lancet Study
Nov 08, 2025 10:21 am CST
A comprehensive global study published in The Lancet reveals India had 138 million chronic kidney disease cases in 2023, ranking second globally behind China. The research identifies the condition as the ninth leading cause of death worldwide and a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality, highlighting urgent needs for improved screening, prevention strategies, and equitable access to treatment across regions experiencing the greatest health inequities.
The Inequality-Pandemic Cycle: How Global Disparities Create Vulnerable Health Systems According to UN Research
Nov 03, 2025 10:42 am CST
A comprehensive UN report reveals how inequality creates a dangerous cycle that increases vulnerability to pandemics while pandemics further widen economic gaps. Research shows COVID-19 pushed 165 million into poverty while the wealthy increased their assets, demonstrating how health crises and inequality reinforce each other. Experts urge investment in social protection and debt restructuring to break this cycle before the next pandemic strikes.
India Faces Highest Risk of Chikungunya: 51 Lakh People Potentially Affected Annually, Global Study Reveals
Oct 03, 2025 07:12 pm CST
A groundbreaking global study published in BMJ Global Health reveals India could face the most severe impacts of chikungunya worldwide, with 51 lakh people at risk annually. The research indicates chronic health issues will be the primary concern, with approximately 50% of affected individuals potentially facing long-term disability. Brazil and Indonesia follow as second and third most affected nations, with no specific treatments currently available for this mosquito-borne viral infection.
HIV-Prevention Drug To Be Available For Rs 3,500 A Year From 2027
Sep 24, 2025 08:35 pm CST
Generic versions of a groundbreaking injectable HIV-prevention drug should be available for $40 or Rs 3,548 a year in more than 100 countries from 2027, Unitaid and the Gates Foundation said Wednesday.
Global Cancer Deaths Likely To Exceed 18 Million By 2050: Report
Sep 24, 2025 05:21 pm CST
Global cancer deaths are expected to exceed 18 million by 2050, according to the National Cancer Institute.