As Shigella spurs panic in Kerala, health dept says nothing to worry
At least 40 cases of this intestinal infection have been reported from Kozhikode and surrounding areas; an 11-yr-old has died
COVID-19: Shut pet markets, animal protection organisation urges PM
The animal rights organisation said that both SARS and COVID-19 were caused by viruses linked to wildlife markets in China
COVID-19: Union health ministry issues guidelines for telemedicine
On SC’s direction to encourage less patient-doctor interaction. Registered medical practitioners will need to complete an online course first
COVID-19: Ethiopia stares at water crisis
Only 42 per cent of the population in the east African country has access to clean water supply
Every drop counts in these times of COVID-19
The most important lesson learnt during the current pandemic is that we need to ensure everybody has access to clean water
Stop all trade talks during COVID-19: Civil society to WTO
Instead, refocus on access to medical supplies and saving lives, they urge
COVID-19: ‘Nurses need support for trauma, pain they experience’
A nurse on the frontlines of 2014 Ebola outbreak recounts her story of struggle, fear and courage
Food, fuel, fashion, flying: Steps towards sustainability post-COVID-19
Let’s not shy away from demanding for the world what we desire for ourselves and our future generations
Coronavirus update: Total cases in India cross 6 mln-mark
At least 1,000 more deaths recorded in last 24 hours in India; total death tally more than 95,000
Odisha records single-day spike of 2,267 new COVID-19 cases on April 13
Odisha, which last recorded 2,000 COVID-19 cases in October last year, again sees spike
Sacred super-spreader: Kumbh Mela begins amid second wave of COVID-19
Down To Earth captures the sights, sounds and the violations of COVID-19 rules at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar
Expert committee recommends emergency approval for Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in India
Dr Reddy’s to import initial doses; domestic production to start in the country in a few months
Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has got off to a slow start: The gaps, and how to fix them
Kenya is currently accessing vaccines exclusively through the COVAX facility, and yet supply to this initiative has been dogged by vaccine …
National migrant policy: A good first draft
NITI Aayog’s draft national migrant policy takes a rights-based approach and discusses importance of collective action to help migrants …
What is spillover? Bird flu outbreak underscores need for early detection to prevent the next big pandemic
Active monitoring of wild animals, farm animals and humans will allow health officials to detect the first sign of spillover and help prevent a …
WHO declares end of Ebola transmission in Guinea
This is the first time that the three host countries — Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone — are free of the virus
ICMR COVID-19 study: ‘Treat finding on 6.5% mortality rate for comorbid patients post-discharge with caution’
Finding should not be confused with long covid-related mortality as researchers did not analyse that, experts tell DTE
We're developing the world's first vaccine suitable for humans and livestock
The technique uses a chimpanzee respiratory virus (adenovirus) to expose individuals to just a small part of the Rift Valley Fever virus
Ebola crisis is largely underestimated, warns WHO amid rising death toll
Disappearance of nearly 20 patients from medical facility in Liberia a big blow to control efforts in country
Earth Day 2020: It is time to change the way we grow our food
How our food is produced has global ramifications that are quite evident by now
COVID-19: Are 80% cases in India really asymptomatic
WHO says 80% cases asymptomatic but mild; number varies in different countries
India’s COVID-19 vaccine: Study investigators say August 15 deadline unachievable
Indian Council of Medical research suggests a month’s time to complete three phases, global experiments taking months
COVID-19: Bengal has highest death rate, least testing in India
Combination of both may prove to be disastrous for the state in the long run, say experts
COVID-19: Bengal beckoning 3rd wave with norm flouting during Durga Puja, warn experts
Positive cases in the state are rising and may spike in the days to come, data shows
Is India ready for the third COVID-19 wave?
Only 20% of the Indian population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19