Centre declares snakebites a notifiable disease in India

India Declares Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India has declared snakebite cases and deaths a "notifiable disease". This decision comes in the wake of data revealing that around 50,000 deaths in India occur due to an estimated 3-4 million snakebites annually, accounting for half of all snakebite deaths globally. However, these cases are grossly underreported, indicating a much larger problem. Nov 29, 2024
Indian Chemical Council bags 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

Indian Chemical Council Wins Prestigious 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has been conferred the 2024 OPCW The Hague Award, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of the efforts of a chemical industry body. This award, established in 2014, commemorates the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in 2013. Nov 27, 2024