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Expert Panel Debunks Vaccine Myth in Karnataka A government-appointed expert committee in Karnataka has concluded that there is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 infections or vaccinations to the recent spike in sudden cardiac deaths in the state. The expert panel, set up to investigate this rising concern, submitted a comprehensive report dismissing claims that COVID-19 vaccines have contributed to these events. Report Findings: Multicausal and Lifestyle Driven The report stated that the increase in sudden cardiac deaths is multifactorial —arising from a complex interplay of behavioural, genetic, and environmental factors rather than a single identifiable cause. While a temporary rise in cardiovascular events was observed immediately after COVID-19 due to pro-inflammatory states , the long-term impact—especially three years after the pandemic —is negligible and unsupported by scientific data. Emphasis on Public Health Awareness The panel highlighted a pressing public ...

WHO Chief Highlights Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India at World Health Assembly Geneva, Switzerland – World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressed the 77th World Health Assembly on Monday, emphasizing the establishment of the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India. This center, established through a partnership between WHO and the Government of India, represents a significant step in integrating traditional medicine with modern science to enhance global health. Achievements in Traditional Medicine and Technology Transfer In his speech, Ghebreyesus highlighted several key achievements from 2023, including the organization of the first global summit on traditional medicine, co-hosted by WHO and India’s Ministry of Ayush. The summit is part of WHO’s broader efforts to leverage traditional medicine's potential for improving health outcomes worldwide. In 2022, WHO and India signed an agreement to create the Global Centre for Tradi...