Coronavirus update: Total cases in India cross 6 mln-mark
At least 1,000 more deaths recorded in last 24 hours in India; total death tally more than 95,000
Scientists identify new route to tackle TB
Researchers analysed the genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and identified three G-quadruplex motifs that could be used as drug targets
We're developing the world's first vaccine suitable for humans and livestock
The technique uses a chimpanzee respiratory virus (adenovirus) to expose individuals to just a small part of the Rift Valley Fever virus
A week of arrogance and distrust
An interdependent world can’t be an inequitable world. We are seriously off track on many counts, writes Sunita Narain
Everyone DOESN’T need booster jabs of COVID-19 vaccines: Lancet study (but are the rich countries reading?)
Access to vaccination has been vastly inequal; Booster doses in developed countries will further squeeze out low, mid-income …
Does my child have separation anxiety? How parents can help with children’s back-to-school fears
Some children experiencing separation anxiety have physical symptoms such as stomach aches and nightmares
Stop boosters now: WHO to rich countries on COVID-19 vaccines
Less than 1% of the population in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Nigeria, Somalia have been fully vaccinated due to supply shortage
‘COVID-19 wave not distinct entity, will come periodically’
Epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya on the new variant, vaccine immunity and India’s preparedness
New vaccine protects against Ebola when administered seven days before infection: Study
Study was conducted on Macaque monkeys and results published in the Science journal
Bike riders reach out to people in a unique campaign against Ebola
The worst Ebola outbreak in history has claimed nearly 2,300 lives in four countries; about 4,300 cases have been detected in four countries
After successful monkey trials, new Ebola vaccine being tested on humans
Two vaccines have been used in the treatment—one as doze against the virus and second to boost the immunity
COVID-19: What about 1.5 mln UP children who missed vaccination schedule
Summer, monsoon onset increase chances of measles, influenza
Has COVAX delivered on its vaccine access promises?
Organisations behind the vaccine arm seem to be losing interest in COVID-19
India’s COVID-19 vaccine: Study investigators say August 15 deadline unachievable
Indian Council of Medical research suggests a month’s time to complete three phases, global experiments taking months
Nigeria makes history with rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
Men5CV recommended by WHO offers protection against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria in a single shot
Whooping cough cases outbreak reported around the world
China, Australia, Spain among countries with high number of patients with the respiratory infection
Patients unaware of omicron infection, may be contributing to COVID-19 spread: Report
Study finds 56% people were unaware of infection status
Odisha begins immunisation drive; operations smooth, say health officers
161 sites have been set up across the state for the vaccine campaign
Is India ready for the third COVID-19 wave?
Only 20% of the Indian population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As told to Parliament (February 2, 2024): Rs 2.81 lakh crore transferred to 110 million farmers so far under PM-Kisan
All that was discussed in the House through the day
COVID-19 second wave: Putting India first
The Union government proclaimed victory against COVID-19 in September 2020. The result was an unrelenting, unforgiving second wave
Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against infection, severe disease declined with new variants; here's how
AstraZeneca vaccine provided least protection against infection, showed most rapid decline
COVID-19: Omicron's stealthy behaviour behind reinfections in people with immunity, says new study
People infected with initial strains had less sustained antibody response to omicron, scientists find
WATCH: Will mixing COVID-19 vaccines be effective?
Some early studies have shown that combining vaccines produce a better immune response. But the efficacy of the vaccine combination is yet to be …
Ethical concerns eclipse world’s race to develop Ebola vaccine
World Health Organization and international community have been repeatedly slammed for delayed intervention