Ebola scare in Bengaluru: Traveller isolated after arriving from Uganda, sample sent for testingA traveler from Uganda has been isolated in Bengaluru with mild symptoms, prompting precautionary measures amid African Ebola outbreaks. Sa...
27 May, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
India issues advisory, warns against travel to parts of Africa as WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergencyAccording to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Af...
24 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Ebola watch: Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillanceIndia is enhancing its readiness for Ebola. The Union Health Ministry has directed states to boost surveillance and hospital preparedness. ...
22 May, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Ebola outbreak, but no vaccine; WHO declares international emergency over rare strain spreadThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and...
19 May, 2026, 10.50 AM 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
What is Ebola, how does it spread and is there any outbreak in India? All FAQs answeredEbola outbreak: The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public he...
18 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and preventionEbola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. In...
18 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The vir...
17 May, 2026, 11.15 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
New Ebola outbreak hits Africa with 21 deaths, WHO on alert: Everything you need to knowDemocratic Republic of Congo reports a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. This is the 16th outbreak in the country. The Zaire Ebola viru...
16 Sep, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
Ebola scare triggers panic after 2 patients transported from New York City urgent care. Check symptoms of the deadly diseaseTwo residents were suspected of contracting Ebola after coming in contact with a person had recently travelled to Uganda, where an outbreak...
17 Feb, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
The Ebola virus: Profile of a dreaded killerEbola is a viral haemorrhagic fever that was first discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Five of the virus species are...
20 Sep, 2022, 05.58 PM IST
What is Marburg virus? Find out its symptoms, mode of transmission, fatality rateThe Marburg virus is highly infectious, and Ghana, unfortunately, has reported two cases. The World Health Organization gave the news and s...
18 Jul, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
Coronavirus spreads quickly, before people show symptoms: StudyAccording to the researchers, including those from the University of Texas at Austin, the average serial interval for the novel coronavirus...
14 Mar, 2020, 11.39 AM IST
All you want to know about EbolaThe incubation period, or the duration from infection to onset of symptoms. Patients become contagious once they develop symptoms.
20 Nov, 2014, 10.34 AM IST
DGCA instructs airlines to step up preventive measures to check EbolaThe WHO declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on August 8.
23 Oct, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
India to screen, track passengers from Ebola-affected regionIndia today announced a slew steps in the light of the outbreak of Ebola virus in Africa, including screening and tracking of passengers.
06 Aug, 2014, 05.03 PM IST