Monsoon

Monsoon Fuels Tapeworm Brain Infection Cases in Mumbai 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 7, 2025
Key Development Mumbai is witnessing a sharp rise in neurocysticercosis, a serious brain infection caused by ingesting the eggs of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). The infection spreads through contaminated food, water, and poor hygiene conditions—issues that worsen during the monsoon due to flooding and exposure to unsafe food. It’s not transmitted by eating pork
READ MORE
Hepatitis Cases Surge in Delhi-NCR Amid Monsoon Rains 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 1, 2025
At a Glance Nearly 40% spike in Delhi-NCR in hepatitis A and E cases reported Contaminated water, food, and poor sanitation are identified as key causes Children and pregnant women are most affected Doctors urge vaccination, boiled water, and hygiene Slum areas and waterlogged zones hit hardest Key Development Hospitals across Delhi-NCR are witnessing a
READ MORE

Don’t Let Food Poisoning Rain on Your Trip 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- July 12, 2025
Travelling during the monsoon comes with unique health risks—food poisoning being one of the most common. The season’s high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp environments create ideal conditions for bacterial growth, especially in improperly handled or stored food. For travellers, this means greater vigilance is required to avoid falling ill from contaminated food or water.
READ MORE