December 17, 2025

Europe Faces Early and Intense Flu Surge Driven by New Virus Strain, WHO Warns

Europe is battling a strong flu surge caused by a new virus strain, hitting healthcare hard. WHO urges vaccination, masks, and staying home if sick to fight the early outbreak.

December 17, 2025

Bombay High Court Acts on Unsafe Home Deliveries in Maharashtra's Hills

Bombay High Court has taken suo motu notice of pregnant women in Maharashtra's hilly areas forced to deliver at home without medical help. Unsafe practices like cutting umbilical cords with blades and giving liquor to ease pain were exposed. The court orders government to submit data by December 19, 2025.

December 17, 2025

WA Farmer Dies After Tree Crushes Car While Fighting Bushfire

A 34-year-old farmer died in Western Australia when a tree fell on his car while helping firefighters battle a large bushfire. The blaze burned over 5,000 hectares, and this marks the second recent bushfire-linked death in the region amid ongoing heatwave warnings.

December 17, 2025

Karnataka Faces New Challenge in Female Foeticide with Portable Ultrasound Devices

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says portable ultrasound machines make illegal sex determination harder to track. Authorities are working to tackle female foeticide despite these technological hurdles.

December 17, 2025

Australian review flags rat poisons' threat to wildlife but stops short of full ban

Australian review says common rat poisons risk killing native animals. Some products may be canceled but many will stay with stricter rules. Public consultation is underway.