Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus farAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negativeA Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have t...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control roomKozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventila...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identifiedA Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. Th...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key detailsKerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implem...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...
30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Ebola at the gates: Why India must not let its guard downIndia is enhancing its surveillance protocols following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. One of two suspec...
28 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...
11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
India plans study on detection of zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humansIndia is launching a major study to detect zoonotic diseases in select bird sanctuaries across Sikkim, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Using t...
04 Apr, 2025, 07.22 PM IST
Better be prepared against the poxHospitals across the country heightened their preparedness for suspected mpox cases after WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergen...
25 Aug, 2024, 10.51 PM IST
Science 20: India pitches Covid-19 lessons, prevention of 'zoonotic spillovers'The Wuhan outbreak in China is widely suspected to be a case of zoonotic spill-over that ended up wreaking havoc across the globe.
29 Apr, 2023, 10.49 PM IST
Let's bring back our friendly local GPsDealing with zoonotic (animal-to-human) diseases will require people to behave more responsibly, adhering to mask-wearing, washing hands an...
19 Mar, 2023, 11.09 PM IST
A new 'new normal' for zoonotic diseasesA spike in adenovirus cases in West Bengal should serve as a warning for the country at large. While the Covid-19 pandemic is in our collec...
27 Feb, 2023, 11.27 PM IST
Covid far from over, develop therapeuticsGoI must create the conditions and help build on the experience of dealing with Covid to tackle the next zoonotic disease with success.
28 Jul, 2022, 11.23 PM IST
Need to create awareness on zoonotic diseases: Mansukh MandaviyaHe made the remarks while virtually inaugurating the Whole Genome Sequencing National Reference Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance (AM...
30 Jul, 2021, 02.23 PM IST
Tourists in Jaipur face threat of zoonotic diseasesTourists are endangering their health and safety by interacting with elephants that are not screened for any zoonotic diseases, with no vac...
16 Dec, 2014, 02.45 AM IST