Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak: WHO

Uganda recorded a total of 164 cases & 55 deaths since the outbreak began September 20, 2022

‘Africa’s health institutions must be strengthened at country-level’

During an outbreak, the same health worker is repurposed for emergency tasks, impacting routine healthcare services

Scientists are still searching for the source of COVID-19: Why it matters

Understanding the specific circumstances, including human behaviour and activities, that led to the pandemic may provide clues about risk factors …

Cholera resurgence? Several countries record case surge, deaths since October

This is amid a shortage of cholera vaccines & strained healthcare systems due to COVID-19 pandemic

Kenyan farmers suffer as COVID-19, locust invasion threatens harvest

COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the importation process leading to an inadequate supply of pesticides and equipment  

Coronavirus update: One million kits ordered, says ICMR DG

Centre curtailed entry of Indian passengers travelling from European Union countries, the UK and Turkey, starting from March 18

COVID-19: Should we really bet on hydroxychloroquine

British Medical Journal has questioned the logic of using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19

Guinea Ebola outbreak risk ‘very high’, warns WHO

Among the 7 cases reported between January 18 and February 13, five have died  

Sewage-testing robots process wastewater faster to predict COVID-19 outbreaks sooner

Wastewater treatment plants can be the front lines for coronavirus detection in a community

COVID-19 outbreak: Economic activity grinds to a halt in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari

Sales of forest produce, vegetables and fruits in the district dropped after the janata curfew 

EU offers 750 bln euros in grants and loans to overcome COVID-19 recession

The package will need to be ratified by the European Parliament before it is implemented

Life after COVID: Most people don’t want a return to normal. They want a fairer, more sustainable future

People thought they were unlikely to get the future they wanted. People want a progressive future but fear that they’ll get a return to …

COVID-19 second wave: Model Gujarat doesn't shine through

Amid a rapid surge in case numbers, communities face shortages of food, wage works and hospital beds

COVID-19: Agriculture in East Africa takes a hit

Despite official claims that agriculture must continue even with restrictions, supply chain has been severely affected in Rwanda 

COVID-19: South Africa rolls out door-to-door screening

The country reported 1,326 positive COVID-19 cases, including three deaths, as on March 31, 2020

COVID-19: PM Modi announces 21-day complete lockdown

Union government initiates procurement of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, bans export

Coronavirus update: More than 100 infected in India

US President Donald Trump said $50 billion of federal funds would be made available to combat the virus 

‘60% of India’s population would be infected by COVID-19 in a year’s time’

Infectious diseases expert, T Jacob John says there is no evidence to prove India's blanket flight ban will help in containment of COVID-19

COVID-19: A lab for Covid-related laws

A new portal by UN agencies collates laws enacted by over 190 countries related to current pandemic  

COVID-19: Strategising response through locational intelligence in cities

India needs to leverage the role of Geographic Information System technology for devising strategies

Why has Nipah Virus resurfaced in Kerala?

The Nipah strain this time around is the Bangladesh variant which spreads wly, but, however, has a high mortality rate

India is facing a nasty outbreak of H3N2 — worst of seasonal flu viruses

H3N2 is a strain responsible for one of the three respiratory pandemics in the past century

Canada’s status quo election: Trudeau returned with another minority, faces uncertain future

There are a multitude of crises the Liberals are returning to and must address — including the impact of climate change, housing …

Russia’s one-dose ‘Sputnik Light’ vaccine will cost less than $10

The two-dose version Sputnik V has been earlier approved for use in over 60 countries including India

Kumbh returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha

Odisha to implement weekend shutdown, stop religious congregations to prevent spread of COVID-19