Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): A Silent Threat

HMPV

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has gained attention recently for its widespread impact on humans. This article delves into the history, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and implications of HMPV, highlighting its distinct features and specific effects on India. ALSO READ- Norovirus Outbreak A Brief History of HMPV- It was discovered in discovered in … Read more

World Malaria Report 2024

World Malaria Report 2024

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is more common in tropical countries. Recently, like every year WHO has released World Malaria Report for this year i.e. ‘World Malaria Report 2024’. The report highlights present situation of … Read more

Disease X

Disease X

In February 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the term ‘Disease X’ on its list of priority diseases. It’s a placeholder name used to represent a possible, unknown pathogen that could trigger an epidemic in the future. Health experts are claiming that future pandemics can be more lethal than COVID-19 and could claim over … Read more