What is Alaskapox? A microbiologist explains the recently discovered virus that just claimed its first fatality
Alaskapox — a virus in the same family as smallpox, cowpox and mpox — claimed its first fatality in January 2024
Gir awaits locally made CDV vaccine for lions, experts divided on outcome
Lions vaccinated earlier still in captivity; experts fear similar fate this time as well
False information fuels fear during disease outbreaks: There is an antidote
Editors and journalists no longer control the flow of news and opinion. Anyone can generate and distribute text, images, sound clips and video on …
Kerala never fully eradicated Nipah, but contained it: Experts
Kerala will need to increase vigilance, awareness at community level to prevent future Nipah outbreaks, say experts
DR Congo’s health authorities probe suspected Ebola case in North Kivu
In previous outbreaks, it has killed as many as 90 per cent of the people it infected, according to the WHO
COVID-19 did originate in Wuhan’s Huanan seafood market: Studies
Understanding the origin of what led to such a scale of devastation is critical in preventing future pandemics
Zika threat in Kerala can undo COVID-19 containment efforts, fear health experts
Zika infections in Thiruvanathapuram have created shock waves in cities that have a perennial mosquito problem
COVID-19: Water a crucial weapon in pandemic fight
Water access, safe sanitation and rapid de-densification of settlements are key interventions in COVID-19 response plan
Protein that helps dengue, Japanese Encephalitis viruses multiply identified
This protein replicates inside human body by inhibiting anti-viral cytokines, finds study
Ebola, pandemic influenza and SDG feature prominently at 71st World Health Assembly
The five-day assembly also agreed upon other resolutions concerning topics like digital health and assistive technology
Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas: study
This rapid detection test can be used for preliminary diagnosis, especially during outbreaks in far reach areas
A model to predict diseases that transfer from animals to humans
The study tested the model with Lassa fever, a disease endemic to western Africa and is caused by the Lassa virus which passes on to people …
New mosquito threats shift risks from our swamps to our suburbs
Mosquito bites are important routes of transmission of Zika and other viruses but when it comes to spreading these pathogens, not all mosquitoes …
WHO declares end of Ebola outbreak in Liberia
The UN health agency said the job was far from over and more flare-ups were expected in the months to come
Fast COVID-19 vaccine timelines are unrealistic, put integrity of scientists at risk
No vaccine against a coronavirus has successfully navigated the rigours of clinical testing, despite having up to 17 years to do so
Monkeypox outbreak brings focus back on smallpox vaccines. But which countries have stock?
Smallpox vaccination was discontinued after smallpox was eradicated in the 1980s
Bihar warns of Lumpy Skin Disease among cattle
Hundreds of cattle had died last year from LSD in various districts of Bihar
Coronavirus update: Doubling rate has hastened to 10 days
ICMR starts trial for convalescent plasma as treatment
Coronavirus update: Centre identifies 170 hotspots across India
World tally crosses 2 million
Coronavirus update: United States now has 0.4 mln cases
More than 83,000 deaths worldwide
Not so sweet: Honey production falls 40% in Bihar
Researchers have attributed the fall to erratic weather conditions in the state
Coronavirus: Older cousin MERS killed as recent as December
Years of research on SARS, MERS diseases have not helped much in dealing with COVID-19
Breaking free: How several initiatives are helping Africa get better healthcare
Four projects of differing nature in different countries
Humans susceptible to viral strains borne by chimpanzee
SIV strains mutate upon entering cells to overcome human-specific barriers to infection
Transportation for pollination causing spread of deadly disease in bees
Researchers advocate keeping strict limits on the movement of bees