A 33-year-old woman, Reshma Begum, died, and 20 others suffered food poisoning after eating momos from a street vendor in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills area. Reshma and her two daughters, aged 12 and 14, consumed the momos on Friday in Khairatabad. Shortly after eating, they experienced symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Reshma died on Sunday morning, while her daughters are receiving treatment. The Banjara Hills Police reported that they received a complaint about the incident and have registered a case. An investigation is underway to determine the vendor's responsibility for the food poisoning outbreak.

India faces increased climate-sensitive health threats, with malaria now reaching the Himalayas and expanded dengue transmission nationwide, according to the latest Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change. Developed by 122 experts, the report highlights the need for climate-based disease forecasting, stronger healthcare infrastructure, and community awareness. It also warns that India’s coastal areas face severe risks from rising sea levels, stressing the importance of flood adaptation measures. The findings urge India to prioritize health and climate investments, reinforcing policies to protect citizens against intensifying climate-related health threats that are now affecting populations worldwide.

An outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has infected 49 people across 10 U.S. states, leaving 1 person dead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suspects raw onions as the source of contamination. The O157 strain of E. coli, known for causing severe diarrhea, vomiting, and kidney complications, is commonly found in cattle. Experts stress proper hygiene and food safety to prevent infections. Dr. Prashant Singh noted, "This one is the dying kind." The outbreak highlights the continued risks of foodborne illnesses despite technological advances.

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has resulted in one death and 49 reported illnesses across 10 states, with Colorado having the highest count at 26 cases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that 10 individuals have been hospitalized. The strain identified is E. coli O157, which can cause severe illness. This outbreak echoes a similar incident in 1993 when undercooked hamburgers at Jack in the Box led to the deaths of four children. Health officials are investigating the source of the contamination and advising consumers.

Egypt has officially been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) after nearly 100 years of efforts to stop the disease. WHO praised the Egyptian government and its people for ending malaria, a disease that has existed since ancient times. Egypt is the third country in the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region to achieve this status, following the UAE and Morocco. Certification requires no malaria transmission for at least three years. WHO has urged Egypt to remain vigilant to maintain its malaria-free status, with ongoing prevention efforts to avoid re-establishing the disease.

India has been officially certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a bacterial infection that causes blindness, has affected millions worldwide. India's efforts began in 1963 with support from WHO and UNICEF, implementing the SAFE strategy (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, Environmental improvement). By 2018, trachoma cases had dropped significantly to 0.008%. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised India’s dedication, saying it offers hope to other nations battling preventable blindness.

Scientists at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, the world’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer, which aims to eliminate the disease. This innovative jab trains the immune system to recognize early-stage ovarian cancer and could be offered preventatively on the NHS. Led by Professor Ahmed Ahmed, the research focuses on targeting over 100 proteins on cancer cells. With funding of up to £600,000 from Cancer Research UK, the team plans to conduct clinical trials in women with BRCA mutations and the general population, potentially transforming ovarian cancer treatment in the next five years.

Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing the world’s first ovarian cancer vaccine, OvarianVax, which teaches the immune system to attack early-stage ovarian cancer cells. This breakthrough, funded by Cancer Research UK, could potentially eradicate the disease, similar to the success of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer. The vaccine is being developed for clinical trials on women with BRCA gene mutations, who are at higher risk. Researchers hope to see the vaccine's impact in as soon as five years.

The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has flagged 53 drugs, including paracetamol, as "Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert" in its latest monthly report. The list features popular medications, including calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, anti-diabetes drugs, and high blood pressure medications. Notably, antibiotics like Clavam 625 and Pan D have been deemed "spurious." Manufactured by companies such as Hetero Drugs and Alkem Laboratories, these drugs failed quality tests conducted by state drug officers. Pharmaceutical firms have denied responsibility, claiming the flagged batches are spurious and not produced by them, pending further investigation.

India has reported its first case of the Mpox Clade 1 strain, which led the WHO to declare a public health emergency last month. The patient, a 38-year-old man from Kerala's Malappuram district, recently returned from the UAE and is stable under observation. The fast-spreading strain is endemic to Central Africa and can cause severe illness. Since the WHO's 2022 declaration, India has seen 30 Mpox cases. Over 800 suspected Mpox deaths have been reported across Africa this year.