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Indian Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of the Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal, with at least five cases reported, including doctors and nurses now under treatment in hospitals across Kolkata.  At least one patient is in critical condition, and nearly 100 individuals have been placed under home quarantine as officials are moving quickly to contain the spread. India's central government has dispatched a rapid response team to oversee containment and treatment measures. Representational Image: Pubity on X The outbreak has prompted international response, with Thailand initiating health screenings at major airports for travelers arriving from West Bengal.  South Korean authorities have already designated Nipah as a first-class legally notifiable infectious disease by the time this report was being written. The Nipah virus is classified by the World Health Organization as a deadly zoonotic pathogen with no vaccine or cure. It has a high fatality rat...

In a landmark development that strengthens India’s global identity not just as a rising military power but also a custodian of wellness, the Ministry of Ayush  has signed an agreement with the World Health Organization. This is aimed at   launching a dedicated Traditional Medicine Module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI) . Image Source: WHO on X This WHO-backed classification will bring globally recognized coding to traditional Indian therapies—such as Panchakarma, Yoga therapy, Unani regimens, and Siddha interventions—putting them on par with modern medical procedures in clinical documentation, insurance, and research. But this is more than a technical update—it is India’s declaration of narrative leadership. As the country drives Operation Sindoor across diplomatic, military, and ideological fronts—from border offensives in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, to international outreach in Seoul, Doha, New York, Bahrain, and Kinshasa —thi...