India declares itself free of bird flu
No episode of the disease has been reported after an outbreak in Karnataka was contained
Understanding zoonotic diseases: ‘Humans tend to be naive to emerging viruses’
Population growth, rapid urbanisation and climate change are leading to the increase in new viruses, says Pranav Pandit, veterinary epidemiologist,…
Airports Authority sets new guidelines for aircraft to operate post-lockdown
Airports will have to provide a host of facilities once the lockdown lifts and passengers are allowed to fly
Accepting, suffering and resisting: The 3 ways people are reacting to COVID-19
Impact of COVID-19 measures and our underlying attitudes are non-uniform, notes analysis from King’s College London
COVID-19: Why we need to redefine thermal comfort
Humidification, high levels of fresh air intake are some recommendations of a document on air-conditioning and ventilation in COVID-19 times
COVID-19 makes Kerala aim for food self-sufficiency
Converting wastelands for farming, promoting kitchen gardening, boosting animal husbandry and fisheries among state’s action plan to …
COVID-19: For migrant workers, a long road ahead
Back home, several daily wagers find themselves endlessly waiting to earn again
COVID-19 and lessons from Ebola: How Senegal is confronting the challenge
Apart from imposing curfew, the West African country has adopted a comprehensive communication strategy to raise awareness
COVID-19: What about the transgender community?
Only the Kerala government announced temporary housing and food facilities for transgenders in the state so far
Coronavirus disease: Have experts found a cure yet?
In most cases, doctors administered common drugs like Paracetamol to keep fever under control
Fighting locust attacks: How about putting them on the plate
Locust outbreaks create opportunities to develop protein-rich feed for fish and livestock, including poultry, pigs and pets
‘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 …
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
Phase 1 human trials of Oxford University encouraging: Lancet
The sample size will have to be expanded across demography to check safety and efficacy
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
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