Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives, death toll climbs to 628

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:13 PM

Dhaka, June 8 (IANS) At least eight more children died from measles and similar symptoms of the disease in Bangladesh on Monday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 628 since March 15 this year, as the country grapples with an escalating health crisis, local media reported.

Pakistan: Multiple Sclerosis patients express concern over rising cost of treatment

IANS | June 7, 2026 8:41 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have expressed concerns over the increasing price of treatment as well as the lack of access to advanced treatment for the chronic neurological disease and have requested the government to provide financial support to young people who are at risk of preventable disability, local media reported on Sunday.

Over 1.20 crore senior citizens enrolled under ABVV scheme

IANS | June 6, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) More than 1.20 crore senior citizens have been enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana scheme, which has delivered over 13.84 lakh treatments worth Rs 3,000 crore, the government said on Saturday.