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
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expertGlobal health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Re...
20 May, 2026, 11.22 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
Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilanceGlobal health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and review...
18 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 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
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreakThree passengers died from hantavirus after a cruise. The World Health Organization believes the outbreak will be limited if precautions ar...
07 May, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Trump nominates former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC directorPresident Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, following several leadership changes. Schwartz, who previously served...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee reviews covid-19 readiness as Bengal sees rise in cases; urges caution, not panicWest Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee convened a meeting to assess Covid-19 readiness as the state sees a rise in cases, reporting 5...
09 Jun, 2025, 10.41 PM IST
Avoid crowded places: Union Health Ministry amid surge in COVID-19 casesIndia faces a rise in Covid-19 cases. The Health Ministry advises avoiding crowds and maintaining hygiene. Technical reviews and preparedne...
04 Jun, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
Preparedness in the time after Covid-19The expert committee on Covid pandemic response should head this exercise. This is not about assigning responsibility and blame, but making...
09 May, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
Delhi government hospitals step up COVID-19 preparedness with mock drills"For critical patients who need to be shifted to the ICU, we have a red corridor. We checked whether all the ventilators and oxygen points ...
26 Mar, 2023, 07.29 PM IST
UP conducts mock drills at Covid hospitals, deputy CM Pathak reviews facilities at Lucknow hospital"A mock drill is being conducted across all Covid hospitals in the state to check their preparedness. I personally checked the Covid manage...
27 Dec, 2022, 02.05 PM IST
Covid-19 battle: World Bank offers $1bn for proposed India projectThe idea of the project will be to respond and mitigate the Covid-19 threat and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness ...
04 Apr, 2020, 01.08 PM IST
Government to finalise report on COVID-19 preparedness survey based on responses from 266 IAS officersThe DARPG would lay down guidelines for all central ministries/departments and state governments for improved monitoring of public grievanc...
31 Mar, 2020, 05.23 PM IST