COVID-19 second wave: Model Gujarat doesn't shine through
Amid a rapid surge in case numbers, communities face shortages of food, wage works and hospital beds
COVID-19: Agriculture in East Africa takes a hit
Despite official claims that agriculture must continue even with restrictions, supply chain has been severely affected in Rwanda
COVID-19: South Africa rolls out door-to-door screening
The country reported 1,326 positive COVID-19 cases, including three deaths, as on March 31, 2020
COVID-19: PM Modi announces 21-day complete lockdown
Union government initiates procurement of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, bans export
Coronavirus update: More than 100 infected in India
US President Donald Trump said $50 billion of federal funds would be made available to combat the virus
‘60% of India’s population would be infected by COVID-19 in a year’s time’
Infectious diseases expert, T Jacob John says there is no evidence to prove India's blanket flight ban will help in containment of COVID-19
COVID-19: A lab for Covid-related laws
A new portal by UN agencies collates laws enacted by over 190 countries related to current pandemic
COVID-19: Strategising response through locational intelligence in cities
India needs to leverage the role of Geographic Information System technology for devising strategies
Experts urge One Health approach for disease control at pan-Africa meet
Effects of global warming, climate change are critical contributing factors to many of the health emergencies in Africa, say experts at Africa …
Why has Nipah Virus resurfaced in Kerala?
The Nipah strain this time around is the Bangladesh variant which spreads wly, but, however, has a high mortality rate
India is facing a nasty outbreak of H3N2 — worst of seasonal flu viruses
H3N2 is a strain responsible for one of the three respiratory pandemics in the past century
Canada’s status quo election: Trudeau returned with another minority, faces uncertain future
There are a multitude of crises the Liberals are returning to and must address — including the impact of climate change, housing …
Russia’s one-dose ‘Sputnik Light’ vaccine will cost less than $10
The two-dose version Sputnik V has been earlier approved for use in over 60 countries including India
Kumbh returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha
Odisha to implement weekend shutdown, stop religious congregations to prevent spread of COVID-19
Lateral thoughts: The price of vaccine
One more reason to improve public health system: the private health sector is not equipped to vaccinate rural India
COVID:19: More than 50 cases in a day rock Odisha
The spike in the number of positive cases is primarily due to migrants returning from Gujarat
Beginning of the third wave: How Nigeria is bracing for COVID-19 pandemic
From cash transfers for the vulnerable to new test kits, Nigeria has announced a slew of measures
India locked down, but challenges remain
As India entered a 21-day lockdown on March 25, 2020 in a bid to contain COVID-19 spread, thousands of daily wage labourers and migrant workers …
Mr Modi, you made the pandemic another event
Prime Minister's address to the nation is insensitive to situation, barring fleeting mentions of economic bailout
Coronavirus outbreak: Bihar increases surveillance across porous Nepal border
A person showing symptoms of carrying the virus was identified at one of the border’s 49 transit points
Africa Solidarity joins hands to combat desert locust outbreak in east Africa
Africa Solidarity Trust Fund's $1 million donation is modest, but in the spirit of pan-Africanism
Nipah virus returns to Kerala, Ernakulam man tested positive
The state government was awaiting National Institute of Virology’s report which confirmed the presence of the virus that killed 17 …
Low to moderate risk of Zika outbreak in Europe: WHO
The risk was assessed based on two factors—the likelihood of Zika virus spread and existing capacity to prevent transmission
Children's Day amid COVID-19: Pandemic has made life tougher for disadvantaged kids
Children have been exposed to illegal marriages, trafficking, labour, food insecurity and have seen a sharpening of inquality due to COVID-19
COVID-19: Chhattisgarh villagers turn to mahua collection to offset farming losses
The 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has turned life upside down for most; Take Arjuni village in …