Naegleria fowleri, a thermophilic free-living amoeba, causes the highly fatal Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) by entering the brain via nasal passages from warm freshwater. Rising temperatures and poor water quality have triggered an unprecedented outbreak in Kerala, necessitating strict One Health surveillance.
Click to View MoreWorld Food Safety Day 2026, themed "From burden to solutions," targets the severe global impact of foodborne diseases. Led by WHO and FAO, the campaign emphasizes data-driven interventions, international Codex standards, and domestic initiatives like FSSAI's Eat Right India.
Click to View MoreThe world’s first human H5N5 bird flu death has been reported in Washington. While the virus poses low human risk, it remains a significant ecological and agricultural threat. No human-to-human transmission is detected, but scientists urge vigilant surveillance and One Health–based monitoring to prevent future spillover events.
Click to View MoreMR is the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) to resist the effects of drugs that once killed them, Overuse and misuse of antibiotics and Self-medication and incomplete treatment are the causes.
By strengthening public awareness and education and regulating antibiotic drug sales we can help in controlling.
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