Grab the pathogens, but don’t share the drugs
Developing countries led by the African bloc fight for access to vaccine and therapy at WHO talks on pandemic policy
COVID-19: Expect a million deaths in India by August 1
India’s COVID-19 cases are 20 times more than officially declared
H3N2 outbreak: Know this strain that caused two pandemics and is now an outbreak in India
Influenza A viruses are the only influenza viruses known to cause flu pandemics
PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics
The current focus of the initiative is on respiratory viruses but will soon include other groups of pathogens
COVID-19: The virus in our genes
Novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to change our genetic makeup
Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens — our study shows how
Avian flu is caused by an ever-evolving virus that gets around numerous biosecurity measures
Greater trust in government, people could have reduced COVID-19 caseload, fatality rate: Study
Less corrupt government resulted in more widespread, efficient COVID-19 vaccine coverage in some countries
COVID-19: The novel pandemic may extract a heavy human cost
It was foretold, but we never believed that a crumbling infrastructure in the wealthy world would make all of us victims
Africa faces hard knocks as rich countries take manufacturing back home
Those living in sub-Saharan Africa would be the hardest hit
Simply Put: Omicron ahead of holiday plans
Simply Put: Of pandemics & deluge
Simply Put: COVID-19 under control
The ins and outs of Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
The current vaccination plan only covers 30 per cent of the population
Simply put: India #2 on COVID-19 podium
Simply Put: A shower of pink
Coronavirus update: Trump refuses to extend social distancing
COVID-19 has killed more than 61,000 in US
Simply Put: Doctors and corona
Listening to young people could help reduce pandemic-related harms to children
Among other things, the pandemic has also adversely affected children’s mental health
Counting gifts for children as another pandemic year comes to a close
Let’s hope the New Year rings in positive news related to the beginning of vaccination for all children
COVID-19 outbreak brings attention back to informal sector
Over 90% of the country’s total workforce is in the informal sector
World Health Summit: Global agreement on health need of the hour, says WHO
Conference to focus on pandemic treaty, polio eradication, digital health and universal health coverage
WHO: Global health systems have started showing signs of post-pandemic recovery
Most countries have made strides in incorporating COVID-19 services into routine health service delivery
China’s definition of COVID deaths ‘very narrow’, country’s data ‘under-represents’ severity: WHO
Updated definition is narrow since it counts only those deaths caused by COVID-induced pneumonia or respiratory failures
One Health: What it is & how it can be implemented in India
Nexus of science, social science, indigenous knowledge and policy necessary
Coronavirus update: Single-day death toll crossed 350 yesterday
Global 1-day toll crosses 5,000 again