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Better air, green spaces and urban environment can prevent 1 in 10 asthma cases: Study
New Delhi, May 17: The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults, according to a new study.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, AstraZeneca forge strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi, May 14: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and AstraZeneca FZ LLC (AstraZeneca) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a collaborative public health project to strengthen public health initiatives and improve outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Abu Dhabi Emirate.
Early diagnosis, proper treatment key to manage asthma: JP Nadda
New Delhi, May 6: Early diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial to managing asthma, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Asthma Day on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: WHO reports surge in acute respiratory disease
Kabul, March 6: Afghanistan is grappling with acute respiratory disease challenges with children being the most affected, a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report has revealed stating that there is an alarming 54.1 per cent increase in acute respiratory diseases in the war-torn country in January 2025 compared to December 2024.
HMPV cases in northern provinces declining: China
New Delhi, Jan 13: Cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness, is declining in the northern provinces, said Chinese officials.
Uttarakhand takes measures to control respiratory diseases amid global HMPV spread
Dehradun, January 7: The Directorate of Medical Health and Family Welfare issued an advisory on Monday to prevent and control respiratory diseases, including seasonal influenza and human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is witnessing a global spread, according to an official release.