Not just Covid-19, these diseases also made news this year

In many areas, dengue fever outbreaks caused a spike in the number of cases that were reported, maintaining the disease's status as a serious public health problem. Public awareness efforts and mosquito control strategies continued to be the key priorities. (Photo/ Agencies)

Alarms were raised by newly discovered infectious illnesses and emerging pathogens, highlighting the significance of worldwide readiness and surveillance. Being watchful of possible pandemics and quick to react to them continued to be a top concern. (Photo/ Agencies)

Several Indian celebrities, including Punneth Rajkumar, an actor from South India, and Sushmita Sen, the former Miss Universe, suffered from unexpected heart arrests. Not everyone, though, was fortunate enough to endure it. (Photo/ Agencies)

In 2023, there were reports of occurrences of tomato fever in youngsters, which prompted health departments to have interruptions for many days. Because this infectious disease can spread through contact with an affected individual, preventive measures will be necessary in 2024. (Photo/ Agencies)

A few months ago, there was a discernible increase in occurrences of conjunctivitis. This ailment, commonly called pink eye, impacts not only the affected eye but also the surrounding areas, such as the inner and outer layers of the eyelids. (Photo/ Agencies)

Even though it's not a conventional infectious disease, mental health has become more popular. Due to the pandemic's effects on mental health, there is now more emphasis on mental health education, services, and support networks. (Photo/ Agencies)

Towards the end of the year, unusual cases of pneumonia were reported in China, the US, and other nations. The mystery surrounding the illness's genesis and the urgency of early detection and control have drawn attention to these cases. (Photo/ Agencies)

Other vector-borne illnesses such as Zika and Chikungunya continued to be of concern in addition to dengue. Urbanization and climate-related variables both aided in the illnesses' ongoing spread. (Photo/ Agencies)

Updates on vaccine campaigns, new varieties, and continuous research to improve treatment choices and pandemic readiness were all part of the ongoing fight against Covid-19. (Photo/ Agencies)