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Combined toll of confirmed and suspected measles deaths rises to 878

Cases cross 20,000

Doctor advises medical checks when fever begins, on 3rd or 4th day, and after fever subsides

Highest single-day hospitalisation this year; death toll rises to 61

DGHS reports 988 new suspected and 75 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

A girl’s weight during childhood may influence more than her health at the time. It could also be linked to her chances of becoming a mother later in life.

A short walk should not feel like a test of endurance. Yet for many people, pain begins after only a few minutes on their feet; perhaps as a cramp, burning feeling, tingling, numbness or a sharp ache.

“Don’t cry.” “Stay strong.” “Move on.” These familiar words are often meant to comfort us. Yet when strength becomes a habit of hiding sadness, anger or fear, the feelings may not simply vanish. They can linger beneath the surface, while the body continues to carry the strain.

Stress has quietly become one of the most common companions of modern life. A little pressure can sharpen our focus before an exam, help us meet deadlines or encourage us to perform better.

Extreme heat is no longer just an uncomfortable part of summer. As the planet warms, longer and harsher heatwaves are quietly becoming a serious threat to health, work and everyday life.

As World Breastfeeding Week is observed from August 1–7, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF have renewed a simple but urgent message: countries must stop treating breastfeeding as a mother’s responsibility alone and start building health systems, workplaces and communities that make it possible.

DGHS reports 2 confirmed measles deaths and 2 suspected deaths in 24 hours

DGHS reports 1,017 new suspected measles and 201 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

DGHS reports 733 new suspected measles and 85 confirmed cases in 24 hours

No death reported during the period

DGHS reports 959 new suspected measles and 124 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

Recognition for decades of infectious disease research and vaccine development

Death toll reaches 59 as total cases climb to 16,684