Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health AccountsGovernment spending on healthcare has surged to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, nearly tripling from a decade ago. This increased public inv...
27 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 monthsA new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
27 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
She fainted in school from period pain for years; now the 27-year-old fights stage 4 cancer alone after losing her father, with no siblings by her sideRadhika Sapra endured years of dismissed menstrual pain, only to be diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at 22. Now 27, she battles the di...
26 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Sacked H-1B staff asked to do more B-2 paperworkTech giants such as Amazon, Oracle, and Meta have laid off thousands of employees in the past few months, and a large number of the affecte...
20 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
WHO states strike deal to extend talks on pandemic treatyWorld Health Organization member states will continue talks on a pandemic treaty for another year. Discussions focus on sharing access to d...
19 May, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best...
15 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
US Stock Market: US health insurers post best quarterly performance since pandemic eraU.S. health insurers posted strong first-quarter earnings, easing concerns over rising medical costs and claims pressures. Major players be...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation; urges cautionWorld Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the efforts to contain the hantavirus outbreak was not over...
12 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Hantavirus in India? Health Ministry activates precautionary surveillance measures; check what is Andes virus, signs, symptoms and prevention tipsHantavirus update: India has heightened surveillance for Hantavirus following an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which reported eig...
10 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Rare but ruthless: How Hantavirus strikes fast, and should you be concernedA rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has drawn global attention after multiple infections and three reported deaths prompted ...
08 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST