A new virus is spreading in the U.S that causes paralyzing illness; here are symptoms, cure, precautionsConcerns regarding acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a debilitating disease, are growing due to the spread of EV-D68, an unusual respiratory vi...
Indian stock markets not under much pressure over China virusIndian markets have declined in the 1st month of major epidemics globally.
Single human antibody shows promise against EbolaA single monoclonal antibody isolated from a human survivor of Ebola virus disease (EVD) completely protects monkeys from the lethal virus.
Guinea free of Ebola, WHO announcesGuinea was today declared Ebola free by the WHO two years after the virus' deadliest-ever outbreak began in the country, killing more than ...
Track mechanism to check authenticity of medicines: JP NaddaReplying to a question on preparedness of dealing with Ebola, Nadda said government has commenced screening of passengers from Ebola-affect...
New tool predicts Ebola infection riskEbola Virus Disease has affected 24,000 persons during the current epidemic, which is the largest recorded outbreak of EVD in history.
No date has been fixed for Indo-Africa meet: GovernmentSingh said the WHO has also issued advisories for screening and quarantine requirements for travellers from the affected parts of Africa.
- Mangalore International Airport to get Ebola Virus scanner
A team of Directorate General of Civil Aviation from Hyderabad and Bengaluru had visited the airport to take stock of measures to detect EV...
Ebola outbreak to get worse before it gets better: UN officialsThe latest number of Ebola virus disease cases in affected countries Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, stands at 3,069, with over...
Supreme Court notice to Centre on PIL for precautions against EbolaThe petition by advocate Vineet Dhanda sought the court's direction to the Centre and state governments to take adequate steps to prevent t...
Ebola scare: South African Airways takes steps to prevent virus spreadRegular fumigation and disinfection of South African Airways' aircraft are being carried out to keep off the Ebola virus from proliferating.
No suspected case of Ebola virus disease in India: GovernmentThe Cabinet Secretary held a meeting with Secretaries and senior officers of the Ministries of Health, Civil Aviation, MHA, MEA.
Ebola: Government issues precautionary guidelines to airlinesDGCA has issued directives to all airlines operating on international routes and asked them to take a series of precautionary measures.
Maharashtra resident with Ebola symptoms kept at isolation wardMaharashtra Health Minister Suresh Shetty said Lalit Kumar was suffering from vomiting after returning from Lagos.
Maharashtra government gears up to detect Ebola-infected air passengersThe state has communicated to all medical officers to be prepared to handle any eventuality in the wake of the EVD outbreak.
24-hour emergency helpline set up for Ebola outbreak: Harsh VardhanThe four countries affected are all in western Africa- Guinea (393 deaths), Sierra Leone (286 deaths), Liberia (282 deaths) and Nigeria (1 ...
Tata Docomo introduces recharge coupons for music serviceTata Docomo announced launch of music service through recharge coupons for its pre-paid customers across the country.