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Kerala Doctor Booked Over Infant Medicine Dose

A government doctor in Kerala has been booked after allegations that she prescribed an excessive dose of liquid paracetamol to a six-month-old infant following routine immunisation. The incident occurred at the Aluva Government District Hospital, where the baby received a vaccine in April

Bangladesh Battles Nationwide Measles Outbreak as Cases Cross 95,000

Bangladesh is facing a major public health emergency as a widespread measles outbreak has reached all 64 districts, placing immense pressure on the country's healthcare system. According to health authorities and international agencies, the highly contagious disease has spread rapidly across the country, reversing years of progress in immunisation efforts.