Covaxin has not got emergency use approval from WHO since 6 months. Know the process here
The approval is stuck in the final fifth stage of the process when clinical data on safety, efficacy, quality and risk management plan are evaluated
How the COVID-19 pandemic affected North America
One of the biggest factors that resulted in the rapid spread of the infection across the continent of North America was the overconfidence and …
Smokers were never really protected from COVID, despite what early studies claimed
COVID-19 should teach us to hold extraordinary claims — about smoking, vitamin D, zinc, bleach, gargling iodine, or nebulising …
COVID-19: How steroids worsened the second wave
A 3-part series that examines the role played by steroids during the devastating second wave of the novel coronavirus disease pandemic
‘Fighting Ebola needs concentrated efforts in poorer areas’
According to researchers, overcrowding and lack of awareness about transmission and prevention are responsible for the prevalence of Ebola in …
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’: How bad is the new EG.5.1 variant?
There is currently no evidence to suggest that Eris is more dangerous or causes more severe disease than previous variants
What is the progress in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) post Covid-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out 6 years of progress on the SDGs globally; the escalating conflicts and climate breakdowns are only adding …
African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world
Small farms in Asia are the worst hit by the outbreak, while global pork and feed markets fluctuate with fall and rise in China’s pig numbers
New batch of coronavirus found in bats: Research
Researchers compiled 24 novel coronavirus genomes from different bat species; one of them was genetically similar to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
Earth Day 2021: Why we need to pledge to save our forests
The last few years have seen us sabotage our own future by degrading our forests. It’s time we learn from our lessons and treat Mother …
What did the billionaires lose during COVID-19 pandemic?
The bloom of the billionaires continued uninterrupted without an exception even during the COVID-19 pandemic
India declares itself free of bird flu
No episode of the disease has been reported after an outbreak in Karnataka was contained
COVID-19: As lockdown heats up, my AC cools down
Here is the story of my struggle with ACs during this lockdown
COVID-19: North Africa most affected in entire continent with 68% of all deaths
Algeria reports 173 deaths, the most in all of Africa
COVID-19: More than 500 migrant workers in Nepal escape quarantine
They protested congestion, lack of basic facilities at quarantine centre
COVID-19: Great apes may be vulnerable, say experts
Apes are susceptible to our diseases, said Ian Redmond, a tropical field biologist
Is there any upside to COVID-19
The lockdown has affected our economy, business, daily earnings of many workers and farmers. There are, however, a few positive aspects.
COVID-19: Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda writes to chief ministers over livelihood of tribals
It is imperative to initiate proactive measures for the well-being of tribes, the minister writes
Phase 1 human trials of Oxford University encouraging: Lancet
The sample size will have to be expanded across demography to check safety and efficacy
COVID-19 lockdown crisis for migrant workers: What states are doing
Some states exhibit higher standards of human values while helping migrant workers
COVID-19: Nepal families wait for bodies of workers who died abroad
Families not getting a chance to hold funerals for their loved ones
COVID-19 update: Over 1,000 daily cases in India for first time in 2023
Over 665,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last seven days worldwide, along with 4,178 deaths
How the COVID-19 pandemic is impelling big corporates for an ethical reset in India
Care and sensitivity towards stakeholders and society at large are going to be crucial for businesses to survive, earn trust and thrive in the …
Fight against AMR: UN calls for global cooperation & agreement on pandemic treaty
Multi-sectoral cooperation, technology, innovation, research needed to tackle AMR, says Amina Mohammed
East Africa floods: Kenya confirms 44 cases of cholera as WHO warns of waterborne diseases
Health situation regarding possible or impending waterborne disease outbreaks could be worse across East Africa region