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Puri in Odisha has become the only city in India where residents can safely drink water directly from the tap, thanks to advanced treatment and strict monitoring that meet Bureau of Indian Standards norms. Under the Drink From Tap mission, the initiative marks a major public health win, reducing waterborne disease risks highlighted by the World Health Organization. , Health, Times Now

Kerala is facing a severe hepatitis A outbreak, with over 31,500 cases and 82 deaths reported by late December. The contagious liver infection is largely linked to contaminated groundwater, poor sanitation, and hygiene gaps. According to the WHO, hepatitis A spreads easily through unsafe water, food, and close contact, though many infections, especially in children, show mild or no symptoms. , Health, Times Now

On this year's World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organisation, WHO has warned that smoking one cigarette a day can seriously harm a person's health even as it disclosed that no fewer than 1.2 million non-smokers die from exposure to tobacco smoke