HMPV Cases Surge in India: What You Need to Know

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a respiratory infection gaining attention, is on the rise in India while cases decline in China. The virus, first detected in late 2024, can cause severe symptoms, including pneumonia and bronchitis, particularly in vulnerable populations. Though not highly contagious or pandemic-prone, hMPV’s flu-like symptoms often lead to confusion with illnesses like COVID-19. …

HMPV Cases in China Cause Alarm, But Experts Say It’s Routine

Recent reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China have sparked concern online. Videos of crowded hospitals fueled fears of a new outbreak. However, public health experts stress that HMPV is a common respiratory virus and no cause for panic. Chinese authorities reported a spike in HMPV cases in children under 14. This uptick is …

Scientists Take on Colds in Winter

Scientists studied flu in winter and concluded that cold air damages the immune response in the nose Whenever winters arrive, people become happy for the chilly and peaceful nights but they start dreading the common cold and flu that comes along. Scientists have been studying for a long time regarding the cause of flu and …

WHO Changes Name of Monkeypox

World Health Organization has decided to change the name of Monkeypox disease to just mpox to avoid stigmatization The term monkeypox was first used in Denmark in 1958 because of the presence of the monkeypox virus in monkeys. However, now the disease is not only found in monkeys but is readily found in rodents. Humans …

Corona: Situation in Pakistan began to improve

Karachi: The situation of coronavirus in Pakistan began to improve, however, 1,853 cases were reported in the country while 27 people lost their lives, bringing the total deaths to 11,318. The total number of affected people has reached 535914, 2414 patients have been cured, the total number has reached 488903. read, SECP’s eServices integrates with Pakistan …

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