US measles cases hit 33-year high, cross 2,300 mark in 2026Measles cases in the United States for 2026 have now exceeded last year's total. This year's infections have reached a level not seen since...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Explosive diarrhea illness spreads across US: New York, Texas, Illinois among hardest-hit states as CDC investigates parasite cases. Check full list of affected placesExplosive diarrhea parasite illness: A parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea is spreading across 17 US states, with over 145 cases repo...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
FDA expands recall to all Clover Hill Dairy cheeses after listeria found in products and facilityUS food safety authorities have expanded a cheese recall due to Listeria contamination, now encompassing all products from Clover Hill Dair...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Three returnees from Ebola-hit African countries quarantined in Durg: Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam JaiswalChhattisgarh is fully prepared for potential virus infections. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal assured that hospitals and quarantine f...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chiefThe World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full suppo...
28 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Thailand becomes first country to enforce 21-day Ebola quarantineThailand has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda due to the Ebola outb...
27 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...
26 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India dispatches first tranche of urgent medical supplies in wake of Ebola health emergencyIndia has dispatched its first shipment of medical supplies and protective kits to the African Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention i...
24 May, 2026, 04.56 PM 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
US announces stricter Ebola-related airport checks for passengers from 3 African countriesEbola travel alert: The US has implemented enhanced Ebola screening and travel restrictions for arrivals from East and Central Africa due t...
23 May, 2026, 08.56 AM 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
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
15 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Is US measles elimination status in danger as cases surge to record high in 2025?The United States is witnessing a record surge in measles cases in 2025. Confirmed cases have crossed 1,200, exceeding the 2019 record. A m...
05 Jul, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
Texas measles outbreak: 309 cases reported; here’s what CDC has advised parentsThe measles outbreak in Texas has reached 309 cases, surpassing last year’s count of total cases in the United States. New Mexico has repor...
21 Mar, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countriesPolio, once nearly eradicated, remains a threat in some regions. Recent cases in Gaza highlight the danger, with efforts now focused on glo...
29 Aug, 2024, 07.38 AM IST