As part of the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has been at the forefront of protecting U.S. citizens, enabling global travel that powers the U.S. economy, and improving federal customer…
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) announced on January 10 an H5N1 avian flu infection involving a child with fever and conjunctivitis whose exposure to the virus is still under investigation. In related…
A new study indicates resistance to shorter and less toxic drug regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is emerging and spreading between patients. In a letter published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine,…
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $21.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as tomatillo. “This massive load of harmful narcotics…
EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte international crossing at the El Paso port of entry seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine January 9. The drugs were…
A first dose of COVID-19 vaccine accelerated relief of long-COVID symptoms such as fatigue and muscle aches in UK adults, but flu vaccination did not, suggests an observational University College London–led study published yesterday in…
WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – US Congress convened on January 6 to count electoral college votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election held in November. It comes…
On 18 December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency which can help to safely deliver WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) infection. The…
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) is responsible for monitoring and regulating environmental parameters in Punjab, including air and water quality, to ensure they meet national standards. Water Quality Parameters: For drinking water, the Bureau…
Punjab, known for its rich spiritual heritage and vibrant cultural history, has seen a troubling rise in the exploitation of innocent people by so-called "saints" or self-proclaimed spiritual leaders. These individuals, often masquerading as religious…
