Deadly Ebola fever in West Africa spreads panic
135 people have died of it so far; scientists declare a new strain of Ebola virus is behind the epidemic
World Veterinary Day 2020: How animal welfare by vets can help prevent future outbreaks
Poor animal welfare standards in the food chain is instrumental to the origin of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Africa’s meningitis belt: why there’s a case for a booster vaccination drive
Vaccines that help prevent meningococcal disease don't give lifetime protection
Diphtheria doom
Braindeath
Calcutta's sorrow
TANZANIA
All you need to know about dengue
What is it, how does it spread, what are the symptoms and how is it treated?
Zambia
Misery compounded
The worst of Nagaland’s African swine fever outbreak may be over, say officials
No fresh cases have been reported in two weeks in the state
EGYPT
Lassa fever kills 41 in Nigeria
The first case of the viral disease in the country was reported in November 2015
Roman tragedy
A mosquito brought down an empire that worlds' militaries couldn't
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo second biggest
Death toll crosses 350; American doctor quarantined; aid work suffers due to violence
Bird flu: Dead chickens found on Bihar field trigger panic
Animal husbandry officials have sent serum samples of the dead birds for analysis
After US, deadly pig virus a big threat in Europe
European Union announces strict measures on import of pig products, US promises action
We know loneliness is a big problem. What we do not know is just how big: Christopher Mikton
Technical Officer at WHO and part of the Secretariat on Social Connection speaks to Down To Earth about loneliness on International …
Lonely brains reach for comfort food: Study links loneliness and cravings in women
Paper finds social bonds key to eating unhealthy foods and impact cravings, mental wellbeing and overall quality of life