Here’s the first Africa-wide survey of the economic impact of COVID-19 on cultural industries
There are factors explaining the harsh impact of the pandemic on cultural industries in Africa. These range from levels of informality and the …
World AIDS Day: Battles won and lost hold valuable lessons for managing COVID-19
Resources have helped reduce morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income regions. AIDS-related deaths have declined worldwide by 39% since …
Faster diagnostic tests developed for tuberculosis
Scientists bring out a highly sensitive and rapid test for detection of tuberculosis infection in lungs and surrounding membranes
New dengue vaccine provides ray of hope to India
CYD-TDV vaccine protected two out of three volunteers aged 9 years and older against dengue, finds study
Nigeria has Africa’s highest malaria death rate — progress is being made, but it’s not enough
Nigeria’s environment is a favourable one in which mosquitoes – the malaria vector – can thrive
Why Maharashtra, Kerala are still adding 2 of 3 new COVID-19 cases in the country
These two states have become the bellwether for what is to come with cases typically rising here before other regions
Omicron can partially evade vaccines, booster dose needed : Studies
Vaccinated persons who had contracted COVID-19 in the past have better protection against the disease
Omicron ‘re-infection’ raises questions about waning immunity against COVID-19. Here’s what we know
The metric being currently used to test waning immunity is an antibody test. Immunologists, however, have cautioned against an overreaction to …
Trade barriers, raw material scarcity can dent hopes for 10 billion COVID-19 vaccines in production
Experts warned of short supply of crucial raw materials; late delivery of bio-reactor giant plastic bags can set back production by weeks, …
COVID-19: Zydus Cadila seeks emergency approval of its needleless vaccine
This needleless vaccine, in case it gets approval, will be the world’s first plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid vaccine against COVID-19 …
COVID-19 vaccination drive hits a pause in Odisha’s 11 districts
After administering 0.3 million doses June 21, the state has run out of vaccines; the drive expected to resume July 2
COVID-19: Vaccine shortage hits much-hyped vaccination drive in Bihar
At the current rate of vaccination, the state will take up to two years to inoculate all its 128 million people, experts say
COVID-19 vaccine update: SC quizzes Centre on mandatory online registration, dual pricing
You keep saying digital India, digital India, but you are not aware of the ground realities: Justice Chandrachud
COVID-19 vaccines for all: Will Sputnik V speed up vaccination in India
Sputnik V’s entry may not dent the ongoing vaccine shortage in India, but its domestic production could change things by year-end
COVID-19 vaccines for all: India’s supply story deconstructed
Vaccination presents a way out of the COVID-19 mess India has landed in; but jabs are in short supply and there’s no clarity …
World Health Day: The doctor who ushered in health awareness, COVID-19 vaccines to Odisha’s Bonda tribe
The Bonda tribe is one of the most primitive in India and prone to vector-borne diseases
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?
Many people think vaccines work like a shield, blocking a virus from infecting cells altogether. But in most cases, a person who gets vaccinated …
The $4 trillion economic cost of not vaccinating the entire world
It is in rich countries’ direct economic interest to ensure poor nations are fully vaccinated as well
Kerala starts COVID-19 vaccination; doubts, hesitancy, ignorance linger
The state will be holding back half of the vaccine stock it has received due to a shortfall
Pfizer vaccine has just been approved: here’s what the next few months will look like
Even if you have been vaccinated, you should still wear a mask, work from home if you can, and practice social distancing
Old vaccines for new infections: What we discovered
Studies have showed that several vaccines, including that for polio and tuberculosis, have several non-specific effects
'We are in a much better position than in the past'
With the Zika virus spreading across the Americas, the international community has panicked. Kundan Pandey spoke to Soumya Swaminathan, Director …
Scientists identify genes that help TB bug survive
The new findings may lead to the development of more effective drugs and vaccine against tuberculosis
Moderna’s COVID-19 breakthrough: Is the media hype justified
The biotech firm develops vaccine against novel coronavirus disease that shows positive results for eight patients
Decision on emergency authorisation for SII, Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccines deferred
Both manufacturers have been asked for more data before a final decision can be reached