What is Alaskapox? A microbiologist explains the recently discovered virus that just claimed its first fatality
Alaskapox — a virus in the same family as smallpox, cowpox and mpox — claimed its first fatality in January 2024
DR Congo’s health authorities probe suspected Ebola case in North Kivu
In previous outbreaks, it has killed as many as 90 per cent of the people it infected, according to the WHO
COVID-19 did originate in Wuhan’s Huanan seafood market: Studies
Understanding the origin of what led to such a scale of devastation is critical in preventing future pandemics
Gir awaits locally made CDV vaccine for lions, experts divided on outcome
Lions vaccinated earlier still in captivity; experts fear similar fate this time as well
Kerala never fully eradicated Nipah, but contained it: Experts
Kerala will need to increase vigilance, awareness at community level to prevent future Nipah outbreaks, say experts
Zika threat in Kerala can undo COVID-19 containment efforts, fear health experts
Zika infections in Thiruvanathapuram have created shock waves in cities that have a perennial mosquito problem
COVID-19: Water a crucial weapon in pandemic fight
Water access, safe sanitation and rapid de-densification of settlements are key interventions in COVID-19 response plan
False information fuels fear during disease outbreaks: There is an antidote
Editors and journalists no longer control the flow of news and opinion. Anyone can generate and distribute text, images, sound clips and video on …
Protein that helps dengue, Japanese Encephalitis viruses multiply identified
This protein replicates inside human body by inhibiting anti-viral cytokines, finds study
Ebola, pandemic influenza and SDG feature prominently at 71st World Health Assembly
The five-day assembly also agreed upon other resolutions concerning topics like digital health and assistive technology
Monkeypox outbreak brings focus back on smallpox vaccines. But which countries have stock?
Smallpox vaccination was discontinued after smallpox was eradicated in the 1980s
Bihar warns of Lumpy Skin Disease among cattle
Hundreds of cattle had died last year from LSD in various districts of Bihar
Coronavirus update: Doubling rate has hastened to 10 days
ICMR starts trial for convalescent plasma as treatment
Coronavirus update: Centre identifies 170 hotspots across India
World tally crosses 2 million
Coronavirus update: United States now has 0.4 mln cases
More than 83,000 deaths worldwide
Not so sweet: Honey production falls 40% in Bihar
Researchers have attributed the fall to erratic weather conditions in the state
Coronavirus: Older cousin MERS killed as recent as December
Years of research on SARS, MERS diseases have not helped much in dealing with COVID-19
Breaking free: How several initiatives are helping Africa get better healthcare
Four projects of differing nature in different countries
Simon Schama’s history of 18th and 19th century disease outbreaks speaks powerfully to the present
At the core of Foreign Bodies is Schama’s understanding that “all history is natural history”
Run-up to pandemic treaty: WHO’s 10 proposals call for high-level council, changes to health regulations
Observers had earlier criticised the absence of independent monitoring for ensuring compliance with the pandemic accord
Is it climate change that impacts trajectory of dengue in India?
Dengue transmission is closely associated with three key factors — rainfall, humidity and temperature
Acquired shortage: India’s HIV drugs are in short supply, which could have been averted
This risks undoing India’s hard-won gains against HIV/AIDS and further derails the global progress, which is not on track to meet the goal …
Can nasal vaccines shield against breakthrough infections?
New study argues that nasal vaccines may be necessary to achieve more robust immunity and protection from reinfection by future variants
Current monkeypox nomenclature is stigmatising: Experts
Scientists in advanced discussion with World Health Organization to adopt neutral language for monkeypox
Dengue emergency in Singapore: Experts blame climate change, new strain, more mosquitoes
Traditional peak dengue season has just begun and Singapore has already recorded more than 13,000 dengue cases this year