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

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

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

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

COVID-19 pandemic & children: Socio-economic shifts likely in future

Adversities faced during the pandemic can have a lasting impact on children