NIV confirms sample negative for EbolaA sample tested for Ebola Virus Disease in India has returned negative, according to the National Institute of Virology. The individual, wh...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
No Ebola case in India yet, centre reviews preparedness after WHO declares global health emergencyIndia's Health Ministry held a high-level meeting to assess preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease following a WHO declaration. Officials con...
20 May, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Who owns the virus? Coronavirus pandemic sparks debate on data sharingChina, where the novel coronavirus emerged late last year, shared the viral genetic sequence data (GSD) with the World Health Organization ...
04 Jun, 2020, 03.27 PM IST
Indian stock markets not under much pressure over China virusIndian markets have declined in the 1st month of major epidemics globally.
27 Jan, 2020, 11.50 AM IST
Small, handheld device called 'VIRRION' can be used to capture and identify virusesKnown viruses, such as H5N1, Zika and Ebola have caused widespread illness and death.
24 Dec, 2019, 06.07 PM IST
Nipah & Kerala’s unsung heroesThe swift, professional and effective response in containing the spread of the virus exemplifies the state’s leadership in healthcare.
09 Jun, 2018, 11.45 AM IST
Sexual transmission of Ebola virus in Liberia confirmedA suspected case of sexual transmission of Ebola virus disease in Liberia has been confirmed using genomic analysis, scientists say.
16 Oct, 2015, 04.00 PM IST
Indian-origin researcher Manoj Gambhir helps in Ebola vaccine trialsAn Indian-origin researcher Manoj Gambhir has helped in identifying the kind of human trial that is most effective for testing Ebola vaccin...
20 May, 2015, 12.04 PM IST
WHO approves Ebola test reagent developed by Chinese firmA total of only tree kits have been approved by the World Health Organisation so far. The two others were manufactured by developers in the...
01 May, 2015, 09.10 PM IST
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.
17 Dec, 2014, 07.36 PM IST
Ebola can transmit through organ donationExperts explained how simple assessments of donors can help ensure that the organ supply is safe, while having little impact on the donor p...
15 Dec, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
No Ebola cases reported in India: Government tells ParliamentA 24X7 helpline has been made operational in the Health Ministry," Naik said to underscore the government's preparedness.
12 Dec, 2014, 05.53 PM IST
- 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...
21 Nov, 2014, 08.11 PM 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
Ebola outbreak: Pun exporters avoid visits to West African nations"There is going to be a bad impact of Ebola in West African countries on Indian exports of engineering items including bicycle and bicycle ...
27 Aug, 2014, 05.05 PM IST
Health officials draw up plan of action to keep Ebola at bayA meeting of senior officers of the Health Department was held to formulate a plan of action for prevention and treatment of Ebola.
19 Aug, 2014, 12.26 PM IST
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.
12 Aug, 2014, 11.23 PM IST