Jammu & Kashmir: Panic grips South Kashmir’s Yaripora after suspected hepatitis outbreak

1 day, 23 hours ago

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

The health wing of the Kalamassery municipality issued notices to six eateries after inspections held on Saturday revealed violations of food safety norms amid the spike in Hepatitis A cases, especially in three wards that include Peringazha, HMT Estate and Kurupra. The health inspectors inspected 11 eateries to check violations of hygiene and food safety norms. Salma Aboobacker, deputy chairperson …

1 week, 6 days ago

Govt. assistance remains elusive for Vengoor families hit by Hepatitis A outbreak

The Hindu

Nearly eight months after a major Hepatitis A outbreak, the affected families in Vengoor panchayat, near Perumbavoor, have almost lost hope of getting financial assistance from the government for the medical expenses incurred following prolonged hospitalisation. The outbreak, first reported on April 17, affected over 250 people and claimed four lives, including 27-year-old Anjana Chandran from Kaippilly ward. Baiju Paul, …

Vengoor

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Taking food poisoning lightly can lead to liver failure

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Three tribal women of Mandipanka village in Odisha’s Kandhamal district recently died after they consumed a gruel made of mango kernel. The gruel had gone stale as it was kept without proper preservation, and resulted in fungal infection which led to advanced liver failure. She suffered multi-organ failure and died due to fulminant hepatitis, which is a severe form …

Food Liver Failure Foodborne Diseases

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Some diners at Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A

LA Times

L.A. County health officials are warning that some diners at a Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A. An employee at a Buffalo Wild Wings in the city was found to be infected with the highly contagious liver infection, the county public health department said in a release Wednesday. Customers who ate at the restaurant at 4000 …

Health Hepatitis Health Officials Monterey Park

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Disease claims 9 lives in Odisha's Kandhamal villages, residents panic

New Indian Express

BERHAMPUR: Panic has gripped residents of several villages in Kotgarh block of Kandhamal district following a bout of fever and diarrhoea with new cases being reported on a regular basis. At least nine persons including a pregnant woman reportedly died while several others are affected in Kanibari and Sindhibali villages in Durgapanga panchayat of the block in the last week. …

Durgapanga Kotgarh

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Health department issues alert against Hepatitis A in Kozhikode

The Hindu

The Health department has issued an alert in Kozhikode in the wake of around 150 cases of Hepatitis A being reported from different parts of the district this month. In a press release on Tuesday, District Medical Officer N. Rajendran said that ensuring hygienic practices would go a long way in controlling the infection. People who consume unsafe/unhygienic water and …

Kozhikode

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | Why Hepatitis B elimination in India needs a harder push

Hindustan Times

On July 28, the world observed Hepatitis B Day, a crucial event dedicated to raising awareness about hepatitis B, an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. The country is progressively moving towards the elimination of viral hepatitis B and C, aligning with its global commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3. India is a signatory to …

Health India Hepatitis Hepatitis B Hbv Viral Hepatitis

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Private hospitals in Kerala face shortage of hepatitis B vaccine

The Hindu

Private hospitals in Kerala have been experiencing a shortage of hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns, healthcare workers, medical and nursing students and those who go abroad, for the past many weeks. According to the World Health Organisation, 254 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B infection in 2022, with 1.2 million new cases adding up each year. In …

Kerala Hospitals Hepatitis Private Hospitals Vaccine Shortage Hepatitis B

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Diarrhoea cases on rise in Kakinada, NTR

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA/KAKINADA : Diarrhoea cases continue to rise in Kakinada and NTR district putting the authorities on tenterhooks. Hotels, fast food joints, tiffin centres, and street vendors were closed in Jaggaiahpet of NTR District and surrounding villages as diarrhoea cases are increasing day by day in the surrounding villages and Jaggaiahpet town. It is to be recalled that on Monday, Health …

Ntr District Ntr District Kakinada Diarrhoea Cases

6 months ago

Diphtheria fear spreads after detection of suspected cases in Koraput & Kandhamal

New Indian Express

JEYPORE/BHAWANIPATNA: As the diphtheria epidemic rages in Kashipur block of Rayagada, the fear of the disease has gripped Koraput and Kandhamal after detection of suspected cases in the two neighbouring districts. While a suspected case of diphtheria has been reported from Kumbhariput village under Bandhugaon in Koraput, at least four children are feared to have been affected by the disease …

Koraput Suspected Cases Kumbhariput

6 months, 1 week ago

What is Viral Hepatitis? Know risk factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment

India TV News

Viral hepatitis is an infection that causes inflammation and liver damage. The risk factors for viral hepatitis transmission differ depending on the type of virus. Risk factors: When we spoke to Dr Alisha Chaubal, Senior Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, regarding the same, she said, risk factors include unsafe injection practices, unprotected sex with an …

Hepatitis Risk Factors Viral Infection Virus Hepatitis B Viral Hepatitis

7 months ago

Sweltering summer leads to spike in hepatitis, gastro cases

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Cases of hepatitis and gastroenteritis are on the rise in Mumbai amidst a spike in temperatures and humidity levels on account of the ongoing summer season. “If cleanliness is not maintained, the ice becomes contaminated with E Coli bacteria, which increases the risk of hepatitis,” said a doctor According to data with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s health department, 66 …

Mumbai Cases Ice Hepatitis Gastro

7 months ago

Ernakulam records 130 hepatitis A cases

The Hindu

Ernakulam has recorded over 130 confirmed hepatitis A cases since January this year. Besides, 440 suspected cases were reported in the district, according to estimates by the Health department. Over 220 suspected cases have been reported from the affected wards in Vengoor. Besides Vengoor, areas that reported hepatitis cases include Sreemoolanagaram, Mattancherry, Kalamassery, Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam, Nedumbassery, Malayattoor, Payipra, Kizhakkambalam, and …

Cases Reported Vengoor

7 months ago

Truth about viral hepatitis: Facts, myths and stigma

Hindustan Times

The liver is responsible for removing toxins from the blood, storing vitamins and hormone production but viral hepatitis tends to disrupt the function of the liver owing to which one can encounter various problems. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ameet Mandot, Head - Department of Adult Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Gleneagles Hospital in Mumbai's Parel, shared, “The …

Hepatitis Stigma Viral Facts Viral Hepatitis

7 months, 1 week ago

Collector orders magisterial probe into jaundice outbreak in Vengoor

The Hindu

Umesh on Thursday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the jaundice outbreak in Vengoor panchayat. He authorised Shyju P. Jacob, Revenue Divisional Officer and Sub Divisional Magistrate, Muvattupuzha, to hold an inquiry under Section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and submit a report within two weeks. The order said that jaundice outbreak was reported in wards 8, 9, 10, …

Health Vengoor Jaundice Outbreak

7 months, 1 week ago

Hepatitis A spreading among Los Angeles homeless population, health officials say

LA Times

A homeless woman washes up at a fire hydrant near her encampment along south Lemon Street in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of the highly contagious liver disease hepatitis A among its homeless population. Health officials said five cases of hepatitis A have been reported since mid-March among people experiencing …

Health Hepatitis Homeless Outbreak Los Angeles Health Officials Hepatitis A

7 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Health department urges vigilance after viral hepatitis death in Malappuram district

The Hindu

A 41-year-old man died in Kerala's Malappuram district on May 10 due to viral hepatitis, marking the sixth such confirmed case in the district in the last three months. District Medical Officer R. Renuka said the man, hailing from Chaliyar panchayat, passed away from viral hepatitis on May 10 morning while under treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. "Malappuram …

Health Death Kerala Hepatitis Man Viral Malappuram

8 months ago

City Doctors Warn: Modern Diets Fuel Liver Disease Surge

Deccan Chronicle

As World Liver Day draws near, doctors in the city emphasise the escalating concern of fatty liver disease and other liver conditions among all age groups, including children, and the negative impacts of modern dietary habits, particularly the high consumption of processed foods. "These foods contribute directly to liver strain through fostering conditions like fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, and …

Health Disease Liver Liver Health

8 months ago

Q&A: 10 cancer-related misconceptions

China Daily

As China marks 30th "National Anti-Cancer Week" from April 15-21, learn from health experts about cancer-related misconceptions. Common risk factors for suffering from the cancer include hepatitis virus infection, liver cirrhosis, alcoholism, gene mutation, hereditary metabolic disease, smoking, obesity, etc, and the causes have not been fully found. For example, kidney cancer may have no obvious symptoms in the early …

Hair Hepatitis Risk Symptoms Virus Liver Cancer Patients

8 months, 1 week ago

Why is there a WHO alert on viral hepatitis? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: India accounted for 11.6% of the total viral hepatitis disease burden globally in 2022, making it the country with the second highest disease load after China, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Hepatitis Report 2024 released recently. Dr. Sudeep Khanna, senior consultant, gastroenterologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, explained that one of the major reasons for the …

India Delhi Treatment Viral Report Liver Chronic Disease

9 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave sparks surge in waterborne diseases in Kerala

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The rise in temperature has seen a dip in the quality of drinking water and a resultant spike in waterborne illnesses. There have been nearly 570 confirmed cases of hepatitis A, which is directly linked to the ingestion of water contaminated with fecal matter, reported in the state this year alone, besides incidence of acute diarrhoeal diseases and typhoid. …

Water Hepatitis A

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hepatitis A outbreaks bring back focus on vaccination in Kerala

The Hindu

Increasing incidence of viral hepatitis A outbreaks in Kerala due to contaminated water sources, unsafe handling of food or poor hand hygiene of food handlers, has once again reopened the discussion whether the State needs to introduce universal Hep A vaccination. However, in Kerala, which boasts of better sanitation, good hygiene and standard of living, exposure to hepatitis A happens …

Food Kerala Vaccination Outbreaks Hepatitis State Food Handlers

11 months ago

WHO's praise for Maldives, Sri Lanka: ‘Earnest efforts to control Hepatitis B’

Hindustan Times

Maldives and Sri Lanka have achieved control over hepatitis B disease, the World Health Organization announced on Wednesday. The Expert Panel for Verification of Hepatitis B Control in WHO South-East Asia Region reviewed childhood immunisation data from the Maldives and Sri Lanka that showed consistent over 90 per cent coverage with Hepatitis B vaccine doses provided during infancy for the …

Health Sri Lanka Control Region Hepatitis Coverage Maldives

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid case detected in Jammu

Hindustan Times

After the first Covid case in a “long time” in Jammu city on Thursday, contact tracing and testing till Friday returned negative tests, said government medical college and hospital principal Dr Ashutosh Gupta. He has been kept in home isolation and his sample has been sent to Pune for genome sequencing to see if it as new JN.1 sub variant,” …

Covid Jammu

1 year ago

2-yr-old dies in Hubballi, family blames hospital

Hindustan Times

The death of a two-year-old boy in Unakal village of Hubballi district is under scanner after his family alleged that he died after being administered at least five vaccines within one day. He was admitted to a private hospital on Wednesday where he was allegedly “received drops from different bottles at the health centre”, following which he became severely unwell. …

Dhruva Hubballi District Unakal

1 year, 4 months ago

Research finds those cured of hepatitis C more likely to die than general public

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Our research shows that cured patients continue to face very high mortality rates after achieving …

Health Research Death Hepatitis Rates Health Check Liver

1 year, 4 months ago

Let's Talk Sex I Hepatitis B and Intimate Relationships: Risks, Realities and Responsibilities

News 18

Sex may permeate our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian households. Hepatitis B is transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. So, it’s critical to practice safer sex by using condoms, dental dams and avoiding the sharing of personal items like razors, toothbrushes or …

Relationships Vaccination Sex Hepatitis Blood Personal Items Virus

1 year, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day: Have you taken your hepatitis shot? Consult doctor

Hindustan Times

A missed hepatitis B dose at birth is a risk for the entire life, said experts as they shared statistics related to patients. For representation only “An alarming, 40% of patients coming with hepatitis B infection, tell us they never got a dose of hepatitis vaccine,” said Dr Sumit Rungta, HoD, gastroenterology, King George’s Medical University. Prof Tulika Chandra, HoD, …

Hepatitis Infection Dose Hepatitis Infection

1 year, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day 2023: Hepatitis B vs Hepatitis C; which is more dangerous? Know symptoms and prevention tips

Hindustan Times

Hepatitis, an inflammation of liver, can cause mild as well as severe symptoms depending on their type. Around 354 million people around the world live with Hepatitis B or C. World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on July 28, 2023 Hepatitis B, a viral infection can cause both acute and chronic liver disease. "Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C …

Hepatitis Infection Hepatitis C Hepatitis B World Hepatitis Day Hepatitis D

1 year, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day 2023: Know the difference between Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E

India TV News

World Hepatitis Day is on July 28 and it is an important reminder to educate ourselves on the different types of hepatitis. Symptoms of hepatitis B can include jaundice, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue and fever. Symptoms of hepatitis C can include jaundice, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue and fever. Symptoms of hepatitis E can include …

Hepatitis Hepatitis C Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Hepatitis D Usually Spread Other Bodily Fluids

1 year, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day: Understanding Viral Hepatitis & Pregnancy Risks

Deccan Chronicle

Viral Hepatitis & Pregnancy What is Hepatitis & its types? Viral Hepatitis is a systemic infection affecting liver predominantly by any one of the hepatitis viruses. Pregnant women with Hepatitis E, especially those in their second or third trimesters, are at increased risk of acute liver failure, foetal loss and death. Maternal infection with viral Hepatitis can lead to increased …

Women Hepatitis Viral Infection Virus Pregnant Women Liver

1 year, 4 months ago

Drinking in moderation is good for the health: myth or fact? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu

It’s World Hepatitis Day this week, on July 28, and perhaps an apt time to look at conditions associated with the liver. Across the world, people have believed for decades now that a moderate amount of alcohol consumption may be good for you – that it could potentially protect you against heart disease. The analysis, of more than 100 studies …

Health Alcohol

1 year, 5 months ago

Beware of Hepatitis A in monsoon; check out these warning signs and symptoms, prevention tips

Hindustan Times

Monsoon can whet your appetite for street food which is often fried, spicy, and also unhygienic; from the use of unsafe water, reused oil to pollution, there are many factors that could play havoc with your digestive health. Considering rainy weather also raises risk of microbial infections due to high humidity, one needs to make sure they are buying food …

Monsoon Hepatitis Risk Liver Hepatitis A

1 year, 6 months ago

Inmate worker tests positive for hepatitis A at Men’s Central Jail; L.A. County warns of possible exposure

LA Times

An inmate worker at Men’s Central Jail has tested positive for hepatitis A, prompting Los Angeles County health officials to warn those who were inside the facility last month that they may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. Although jail officials said Friday that there are no other suspected cases, it’s not clear how many people might have …

Hepatitis County Officials Jail Exposed Hepatitis A Inmate Worker

1 year, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand to ensure strict Covid protocol during Char Dham Yatra: Health min

Hindustan Times

The Uttarakhand government has given instructions to the state’s health officials to strictly implement Covid-19 guidelines and increase Covid testing during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on April 22. “The figures of Covid infection are increasing rapidly in many states of the country, and to address the issue, the state government has decided to strictly …

Health Uttarakhand Yatra State Covid Char Dham Yatra Char Dham

2 years ago

New plan to reduce Hep-B mother-to-child infection

Hindustan Times

Marking the 25th year of the ‘yellow ribbon’ campaign, the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences and the Delhi government’s department of health and family welfare launched a special programme on Saturday — winning over mothers with Hepatitis B — to spread awareness about mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B. ILBS will tie up with the Delhi government to rope in …

Delhi Mother Infection Transmission Mothers Hepatitis B Viral Hepatitis

2 years, 4 months ago

60 fall ill due to poor food served at schools in Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle

Karimnagar: At least 60 students of gurukul residential schools and welfare institutions run by the state government fell sick due to poor quality of food served in areas under the erstwhile Karimnagar district. On Monday night, 20 students of the Telangana State Model School at Pochampalli in Manakondur mandal suffered food poisoning after having dinner. On Sunday, 40 students of …

Karimnagar Residential School Poor Food

2 years, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day: Lifestyle Changes to Make When Recovering From Hepatitis

News 18

Hepatitis is essentially a disease of the liver and no matter what kind it is, whether type A, B, C, D or E, it causes inflammation of the liver. A less calorific but highly nutritious and dense diet that is rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients is essential to bring the immune system back to normal and help with a full-fledged recovery …

Hepatitis

2 years, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Impact of COVID-19 on people living with Hepatitis B

News 18

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2022: World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28 to raise awareness about this liver-related disease. As per World Health Organization, each year 1.5 million new hepatitis B infections are reported and it is estimated that approximately 296 million people are living with hepatitis B infection. People with hepatitis B faced major difficulties in receiving medical …

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2 years, 4 months ago

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

News 18

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2022: World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on 28th July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, which causes inflammation of the liver leading to chronic diseases and liver cancer. There might be other causes of Hepatitis too, like: Alcohol Consumption Excessive consumption of alcohol can cause liver damage and inflammation. To determine if you have Hepatitis, look out …

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2 years, 4 months ago

A future free of hepatitis

The Hindu

On this World Hepatitis Day, the World Health Organization is highlighting the need to bring hepatitis care closer to the people in need. Clean food and good personal hygiene, along with access to safe water and sanitation, can protect us from hepatitis A and E. Measures to prevent hepatitis B and C need to focus on full coverage with hepatitis …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Delay in treatment for Hepatitis B and C may lead to liver cancer, say doctors

The Hindu

Delay in treatment for Hepatitis B and C may lead to liver cancer and other chronic diseases, according to senior doctors. On the eve of World Hepatitis Day to be observed on July 28, Tirumala- Medicover hospital organised an awareness programme for doctors, medical staff and patients on Wednesday in Vizianagaram. According to both doctors, around 500 million people are …

Hepatitis Hepatitis B

2 years, 4 months ago

‘Watch out for early signs of a sick or damaged liver’

The Hindu

On the eve of World Hepatitis Day, doctors from Kauvery Hospital explained the various types of liver conditions with a focus on chronic viral hepatitis that are treatable and curable, but often ignorance and delay lead to complications. K. Elankumaran, senior consultant and head, Liver Diseases and Transplantation Centre, at the Chennai unit of the hospital, and Kumaragurubaran, consultant Hepatologist …

Hepatitis Liver Hepatitis C

2 years, 6 months ago

Children cannot live with Covid-19 and other mysterious diseases

India Today

Covid-19 or post covid has been a struggling task for everyone, and the rise of some mysterious diseases like monkeypox, hepatitis and tomato flu, is a serious threat to the lives of children. Mysterious Hepatitis: WHO and US officials have sent a nationwide alert to be on the lookout for symptoms of Hepatitis in children possibly linked with Covid-19 or …

Children Kerala Cases Hepatitis Covid Flu Diseases

2 years, 6 months ago

No monkeypox cases in India so far, say officials

The Hindu

India has not registered any case of monkeypox as of now, but the pox spread around the world is being tracked closely, officials said on Saturday. The country is also monitoring the alert by the World Health Organization on the rise in reported cases of acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children from some parts of the world, a Union …

India Children Cases Hepatitis Reported Reported Cases Acute

2 years, 7 months ago

Unexplained hepatitis in kids: Should parents worry?

CNN

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cases of unexplained hepatitis in children. Wen: As of May 1, the World Health Organization has reported at least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis with dozens more under investigation. A week ago, a CDC report analyzed clinical details from one state, Alabama, that has been tracking these …

Health Children Cases Child Hepatitis Symptoms Report

2 years, 7 months ago

CDC probing 109 liver illnesses in kids, including 5 deaths

Associated Press

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials are looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths. In the U.S., most of the children were toddlers, nearly all were hospitalized and eight received liver transplants “It’s still a very rare occurrence,” Butler said. “A majority of these cases have recovered and …

Children Cases Butler

2 years, 7 months ago

CDC investigating more than 100 cases of hepatitis in children, including 5 deaths

CNN

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that it’s investigating 109 cases of severe and unexplained hepatitis in children in 25 states and territories that may be linked to a worldwide outbreak. A family of viruses well known for attacking the liver causes hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. It’s not clear what’s driving …

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