Global Health Crisis: Alarming Outbreaks and Policies Shaping Worlds

A diarrhoea outbreak in India's Indore has led to nine deaths and 200 hospitalizations. South Carolina's measles cases rise to 185. Mexico faces screwworm outbreak. Trump's policy faces legal challenges over gender-affirming care. China's new tax on contraceptives aims to boost birth rates. Neuralink plans large-scale brain implant production by 2026.

Indore, India, faces a public health crisis as contaminated water has led to a deadly diarrhoea outbreak, killing nine and hospitalizing over 200 people. Lawmakers and local health authorities are racing against time to contain the devastating effects of tainted drinking water.

In South Carolina, the state health department has recorded 185 cases of measles, marking a troubling rise of nine cases since earlier this week. The outbreak primarily threatens communities in Greenville and Spartanburg, pushing health officials towards urgent intervention and response efforts.

Mexico confronts a new health dilemma with its second New World screwworm case within two days, posing challenges for cross-border livestock trade. The US border remains closed to Mexican livestock as authorities attempt to curb the parasitic outbreak in hopes of mitigating potential threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)