India has the highest number of COVID-19 cases among its analogous countries
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown, India was the 15th worst-hit country in the world
COVID-19 and migrants: A mother abandoning her newborn shows how acute the problem is
Millions are walking on empty stomachs, suffering a sweltering summer and cold societal response
COVID-19: What did India gain in nationwide lockdown?
The country's 3-day average in number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases is currently at 3,060; with it being 76 when the lockdown began
Coronavirus: surprisingly big problems caused by small errors in testing
There is as much controversy as there is excitement about giving antibody teststo those who test positive for having had the disease
Kerala is on high alert as West Nile Virus cases reported from Kozhikode, Thrissur, Malappuram
State recorded outbreak in the past & there is no reason to panic, says Health Minister Veena George
COVID-19 vaccine update: People above 45 eligible for jabs from April 1
Ministry of Home Affairs releases updated guidelines for COVID-19 control
Pfizer withdraws application for Emergency Use Authorisation in India
The company will resubmit application after getting more data
Eight Western Lowland Gorillas at US safari park down with COVID-19
They are the first known cases of great apes to be infected by the virus
COVID-19: The world scrambles for food
The Indian government announced a Rs 1.7-lakh crore package for the poor and needy
COVID-19 outbreak: Centre blames supply chain disruption for shortage of PPEs
WHO urges govts of lockdown countries to ramp up testing
After Ebola, measles outbreak causes panic in Liberia
More than 800 children have been affected by the infectious disease
Health minister asks authorities to be prepared for Ebola emergency
The present outbreak of the virus in West Africa has claimed nearly 5,500 lives
As told to Parliament (March 28, 2023): India recorded three H3N2 deaths, 1,317 cases
All that was discussed in the House through the day
India: How COVID enabled new forms of economic abuse of women
Economic abuse tends to involve controlling and coercive behaviour by a woman’s partner, in-laws or other family members
Climate change may worsen cholera crisis in Africa: WHO
Extreme weather events like major floods and even droughts may be driving the health crisis; Malawi facing the worst ever crisis
Autonomous Africa CDC a game-changer on disease outbreak response: Experts
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention will now be in a position to assess disease outbreaks on the continent and declare it an …
Reducing risk of zoonoses in food production: WHO lays down guidelines
There is, however, no evidence that consumption of food is implicated in the transmission of the COVID-19, the WHO guidlines underscored
COVID-19 disruptions may have killed 228,000 children in South Asia, flags UNICEF report
Child mortality rose 15.4% in India, followed by Bangladesh (13%). Sri Lanka saw the sharpest increase in maternal deaths
COVID-19: Economic Survey credits lockdown for India’s success, silent on nitty-gritties
‘1918 Spanish Flu lessons were guiding factors for India’s lockdown, other pandemic strategies’
COVID-19 vaccine: Oxford-AstraZeneca up to 90% effective in late stage trial
Adenovirus vaccine can be stored at 2-8°C; company to apply for emergency authorisation
COVID-19 rekindles concerns on Kashmir’s infrastructure, social behaviour
Earthquakes, floods, conflict and COVID-19 pandemic have underlined the suitability of existing housing infrastructure in urban areas of Kashmir
Clean public toilets: A matter of national honour
A survey by the Union housing ministry showed that 55% of public washrooms were either dirty or completely unusable in Delhi
Coronavirus update: Has India got its first COVID-19 reinfection case
Doctors at Ahmedabad private hospital claim 54-year-old woman has retested positive for COVID-19
In the work-from-home battle for space, women are the reluctant nomads
Home offices, wherever they are present, are often taken by men by default when both partners are at home
Locust attack: Bihar conducts mock drills, launches awareness campaign
Locusts around 500 km away from districts. Experts say little possibility of them entering state