5 Deadliest Diseases in Human History

Throughout history, several pandemics and epidemics have created an impact and ravaged civilisations, threatening human existence. Here is an overview of some diseases, that created a sense of danger in human history and healthcare:

COVID-19: The coronavirus spread like wildfire, resulting in a global pandemic. According to the recent update,  WHO has recorded 775,917,102 COVID-19 cases and 7,058,381 reported deaths to date.

HIV:  Since the beginning of the epidemic, 88.4 million [71.3–112.8 million]  people have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and about 42.3 million [35.7–51.1 million] people have died of HIV.

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Smallpox: A contagious viral infection that caused human deaths for centuries. In the 20th century, smallpox killed more than 300 million people. However, since 1977, successful vaccinations have eradicated it globally.

As we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2024, a festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, it’s the ideal time to reflect on his timeless teachings. These insights from the sacred Hindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, offer profound wisdom for leading a meaningful life: