Serum Institute of India to manufacture Oxford Ebola vaccine backed by $8.6 million CEPI fundingSerum Institute of India will produce clinical trial doses of a new Ebola vaccine from Oxford University. This initiative is backed by fres...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.21 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
Singapore reports nearly 60% surge in weekly new COVID-19 casesSingapore recorded a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. New infections jumped by over 58 percent in a week. Hospital admissions also saw a...
21 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM 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
India's knowledge repository 'systematically destroyed' by invaders: NITI Aayog memberIndia's ancient scientific knowledge was lost due to foreign invasions. NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das highlighted this at Delhi Universit...
11 May, 2026, 07.08 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
US market today: Pfizer posts strong first-quarter, sees boost from recent legal winsPfizer reported higher-than-expected sales and profit on Tuesday and said a patent extension for its Vyndamax heart drug and a recent favor...
05 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
ET Awards: Cyrus Poonawalla reflects on SII’s mission of affordable vaccines and saving lives worldwideCyrus Poonawalla began Serum Institute of India in 1966 with a goal to make India self-reliant in healthcare. His vision was to provide aff...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves his job, marks latest departure of a top defense leaderUS Navy Secretary John Phelan has suddenly departed his post. Undersecretary Hung Cao, a decorated Navy veteran and former congressional ca...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Supreme Court asks Centre to frame no-fault Covid vaccine compensation policyThe Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to create a no-fault compensation policy. This policy will cover serious adverse events following ...
11 Mar, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Parents challenge Covid vaccine safety in Supreme Court, cite adverse effectsParents of children who died following Covid-19 vaccinations have filed a new affidavit in the Supreme Court, citing recent studies that hi...
03 Dec, 2024, 08.11 AM IST
Amid Covishield row, what WHO says on side-effects from Covid vaccine? Should you be worried?Recent revelations by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have brought Covid vaccines back into the spotlight, with acknowledgment that its ...
02 May, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
Chinese vaccines' effectiveness low, admits country's top disease control officialThe effectiveness rate of a coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac, a Chinese developer, at preventing symptomatic infections has been found to b...
12 Apr, 2021, 09.06 AM IST
Covid vaccine makers to be liable for adverse effects of jabsIndian vaccine makers will be held liable for any complications or adverse effects that arise from the administration of their jabs. The go...
14 Jan, 2021, 08.21 AM IST
Possibility of adverse effect of COVID vaccine can't be ruled out, be prepared: Govt to state govtsAdverse events following immunisation (AEFI) are critical aspect and states have been asked to identify at least one adverse event followin...
15 Dec, 2020, 07.36 PM IST