Millions of pilgrimage travel to Haj creating awareness of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is very important, WHO World Health Organisation. Out of 701 cases 249 people have dies of MERS that is recorded by the WHO. Dr Keiji Fukuda, whose assistant director-general told this is cause of people mingling in hospitals even before the diagnosis and isolation of the … [Read more...] about MERS: WHO Warns of Threat to Haj Pilgrims
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Delhi Air and Water in a Dismal State
Delhi based environmental experts unhappy with the city’s track record on environmental protection measures Despite countless efforts and wastage of millions of dollar on cleaning up of river Yamuna, the river water quality has shown no signs of improvement Yamuna’s 22-km stretch accounts for 80 per cent pollution load of the river, as per a Centre of Science and … [Read more...] about Delhi Air and Water in a Dismal State
Road Safety A Victim Of Policy Paralysis
Globally, 1.24 million deaths occur due to road accidents every year. In India, over a million have died in road accidents in the past decade alone, with around 4 deaths every minute. Only 28 countries worldwide have comprehensive road safety laws. The key risk factors include: Drinking and driving Speeding Failing to use motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child … [Read more...] about Road Safety A Victim Of Policy Paralysis
India’s View On Climate Change
As per a survey conducted by The Energy and Research Institute of India (TERI) a large number of respondents believe that: Environment should be prioritised over development (50%) Climate changes are a reality – temperatures have increased, rainfall has decreased (90%) Tree cover, surface water, birds’ habitat have changed drastically. The air quality of Delhi has … [Read more...] about India’s View On Climate Change
United Nations Study Shows Decrease in Maternal Deaths
Unlike the earlier days way back in the 1990’s deaths while pregnancy is reduced, and according to WHO data shows a 45 % decrease in maternal deaths since 1990 Maternal mortality mostly happens due to pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes, HIV, malaria and obesity etc, and WHO systematic analysis reports it is similar to the proportion of deaths during pregnancy … [Read more...] about United Nations Study Shows Decrease in Maternal Deaths