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HEALTHOct 656 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs launched in Kurnool and AnantapurThese were part of the 267 Ayushman Arogya Mandirams (Health and Wellness centres) inaugurated by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav from Janardhanapuram in Krishna districtThe Hindu
HEALTHOct 6Rubio calls on Russia to provide more information about plague lab deathSecretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday called on Russia to provide more information surrounding a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in the country after a woman working at a laboratory handling the deadly pathogens died. While the World Health Organization said Tuesday the risk of spread in Russia and to Europe is generally low, it…The Hill
HEALTHOct 6BridgeBio nabs Priority Review for infigratinib for achondroplasiaBridgeBio has received Priority Review for its drug infigratinib for achondroplasia, indicating a faster review process for a potentially important treatment. This could accelerate access to a new therapy for a genetic condition.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 6Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicinesCountries in central Africa face a major public health threat from trafficking in medicines, fuelled by a gap between healthcare needs and access to safe, affordable medicine, the UN warned on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
HEALTHOct 6Russia denies plague death but quarantines hundreds without explanationEuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 6SIT raids three Bengaluru pharmacies, traces trail of fake medicine salesA Special Investigation Team (SIT) raided three pharmacies in Bengaluru, uncovering a trail of fake medicine sales. This action addresses a potential public health risk and illegal business activity.The Hindu
HEALTHOct 6What we know about the apparent plague death in RussiaCBS News
HEALTHOct 6Iran's Medicine Shortages Fuel Black Market for Essential DrugsIran’s worsening medicine shortages are driving patients to a booming black market, where essential drugs can cost several times official prices. Cancer and chronic disease patients face soaring costs, while authorities struggle with imports, currency shortages, and supply disruptions.RFE/RL
HEALTHOct 6EU countries to discuss suspected plague outbreak in RussiaEuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 6What we know about Russia’s suspected plague caseAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 6The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit is Here!THEME:Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nigeria through Access, Action and Advocacy SUB-THEME:Mental Health in a Digital Age: Navigating Social Media, Technology and Wellbeing 📅 Friday, October 9, 2026⏰ 9:00 a.m.📍 Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos FEATURING LEADING VOICES Join policymakers, mental health professionals, young people, educators, civil society, development partners, the private sector and the […] The post The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit is Here! appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 6Utah officials warn of fatal overdoses involving kratom and cat’s claw after Ole Miss deathsU.S. poison control centers have reported a 1,200 percent increase in calls about kratom from 2015 to 2025The Independent World
HEALTHOct 6What the eye can tell us about Nigeria’s health, By Loveth OkorieWorking with primary health centres, schools and community groups, eye clinics can provide education and screening with a route into further care. This fits the NHSRII’s emphasis on bringing care closer to people and the Ministry’s work to include eye care in primary health centres. A school check counts for more when a child receives […] The post What the eye can tell us about Nigeria’s health, By Loveth Okorie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 6Busy Bees With Packed Schedules May Be Happier, Study FindsBy Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you tend to have a packed schedule, darting from one appointment...usnews · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6WHO: No further signs of infections at Russian plague labThe World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday there were no further signs of infections at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, following one researcher at the facility reportedly dying from the pneumonic plague. “No case of this dangerous disease has been recorded in the city of Irkutsk, ​Russian Federation,” Russian authorities said in an…The Hill
HEALTHOct 6What we know about the death of a worker at Russian plague labCBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder shares what we know so far about the death of a female scientist who worked at a plague research center in Russia's far-eastern Siberia region.CBS News
HEALTHOct 6How Mbah is turning Enugu into a regional medical powerhouse, By Sullivan EdeaniThe construction of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital by the Mbah Administration constitutes a deliberate, strategically layered intervention designed to retain value, build capacity, and reposition Enugu State as a regional medical tourism destination. The post How Mbah is turning Enugu into a regional medical powerhouse, By Sullivan Edeani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6New York declares measles disaster emergencyThe Hill
HEALTHOct 6WHO says public health risk "appears to be low" after Russian plague lab worker's deathRussia says one of its workers at a plague research lab died last week of pneumonia of unknown origin, sparking worldwide concern. Leigh Kiniry has more.CBS News
HEALTHOct 6Russia tells WHO there are no plague cases in Siberian cityLaboratory worker at plague research institute died last weekIrish Times World
HEALTHOct 6EU suspends beef exports from Namibia due to foot and mouth diseaseThe largest market for Namibian beef, the European Union, announced it has suspended imports after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which wreaked havoc in Europe 25 years ago.RFI [en]
HEALTHOct 6Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who diedPlague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week, with 60% of the identified group tested so far, officials in Russia said Tuesday.NBC News
HEALTHOct 6Three-member panel to probe woman’s death at Kottayam Medical College Hospital in KeralamThe 49-year-old woman, a native of Changanassery, died on October 2 after her condition deteriorated following a hernia surgery at the hospitalThe Hindu
HEALTHOct 6Rubio calls on Russia to disclose more about potential plague caseU.S. agencies have been trying to determine if the death of a Russian laboratory worker is related to pneumonic plague.Washington Post World