Tag: Disease surveillance
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Adapting a Global One Health Evaluation Framework to Municipal Levels in Fukuoka, Japan
Introduction: Why a municipal One Health framework matters in Fukuoka The One Health approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. In Fukuoka, Japan, city leadership seeks to translate a widely used global evaluation framework into municipal practice. This adaptation aims to strengthen early detection of health threats, improve cross-sector collaboration, and promote…
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ICMR Study Reveals 11.1% Pathogen Positivity Across Labs in India
Overview: A Large-Scale Effort to Track Viral Infections A recent effort by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) analyzed the results from a network of laboratories across the country to identify viral infections of public health significance. Involving about 4.5 lakh (450,000) patients, the study found that 11.1% carried detectable pathogens. This marks a…
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Mirpur Dengue Prevention Drive: No Death Reported Yet
Overview: A Proactive Push Against Dengue A high-level meeting in Mirpur, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Yasir Riaz, underscored the district’s intensified anti-dengue prevention measures. Attended by representatives from the Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and Agriculture Department, the session reviewed ongoing efforts to curb dengue outbreaks and protect residents of Mirpur in Ajk. Key Updates from…
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Dengue Alert in Islamabad: 28 New Cases as 24,603 Sites Inspected in a Day
Islamabad’s Daily Dengue Surveillance: 28 New Cases Confirmed Islamabad’s district administration reported 28 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours as part of an ongoing, citywide anti-dengue campaign. The daily update underscores the authorities’ intensified efforts to curb the virus’s spread across both urban sectors and rural areas under the capital’s jurisdiction. Extensive Inspections…