Shared Covid information 'without holding anything back', says ChinaBeijing asserted its transparency in sharing Covid-19 information, countering WHO's call for more data. China claimed it has significantly ...
31 Dec, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
NITI Aayog lays out a blueprint for pandemic preparedness to tackle any Covid-like outbreak in futureDr Renu Swarup-led expert panel set up for the purpose has proposed enacting a new Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA), setting ...
11 Sep, 2024, 07.30 PM IST
How drugs were used to spread HIV among 800+ students in TripuraTripura is grappling with a severe HIV outbreak among its student population, exacerbated by injectable drug use. According to Tripura Stat...
09 Jul, 2024, 08.06 PM IST
Xi Jinping 'concerned' over Covid cases in China's countrysideThe Chinese leader also defended his zero-Covid policy -- lifted last month after crippling the economy and sparking nationwide protests --...
19 Jan, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
Trivitron develops kit for detection of Monkeypox virus"As a responsible MedTech product manufacturer, we feel that the current situation calls for immediate measures to stop the viral spread. I...
27 May, 2022, 05.25 PM IST
Overeating may not be the main cause of your obesity. Here's whyAccording to studies, obese people are at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
06 Oct, 2021, 12.24 PM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping launches 'Clean Your Plate Campaign' to avert food crisis"The initiative initially sparked speculation by some media over whether China is in a food crisis. Experts say the world indeed faces a fo...
13 Aug, 2020, 06.22 PM IST
“Infodemia” on Coronavirus pandemic creating misconceptions in KazakhstanCentral Asia’s biggest & resource rich Kazakhstan and close partner for India, like all countries of the world, is going through its diffic...
17 Jul, 2020, 10.18 AM IST
India should now shift focus from number of cases to mortality curve: ExpertsThe number of new Covid-19 cases is still rising though rate of recovery has improved to 47 per cent, from 42 per cent a week ago. Leading ...
02 Jun, 2020, 07.08 AM IST
Coronavirus outbreak could cost global economy up to USD 2 trillion: UNCTADUNCTAD has warned that the shock from the epidemic will cause a recession in some countries.
10 Mar, 2020, 02.32 PM IST
IMF calls for 'substantial' stimulus against coronavirusGiven the "acute shocks" caused to economies, consumers and businesses, Gita Gopinath said "policymakers will need to implement substantial...
09 Mar, 2020, 07.28 PM IST
Novel coronavirus: The hunt for a virus killerSome vaccine candidates for China virus are already at trial stage. But path to pharmacy is strewn with hurdles.
16 Feb, 2020, 09.36 AM IST
Oil prices steady, on course for weekly gainUS West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was 3 cents or 0.1 per cent high.
14 Feb, 2020, 04.05 PM IST
Chinese telcos take precautionary measures to keep employees safeThe Chinese company which has offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru amongst other cities in India said it has quarantined all Chinese emp...
06 Feb, 2020, 07.02 AM IST
PCOD & Thyroid in women in growing like an urban epidemic: Rujuta DiwekarIn her new book, celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar shows women how to tackle hormonal imbalances head-on.
09 Mar, 2016, 10.29 PM IST
Ron Klain to start work on US administration response on EbolaHe will meet Obama and senior members of the team responsible for coordinating the government's response to the unfolding pandemic.
22 Oct, 2014, 10.10 AM IST
John Kerry appoints Nancy Powell as Ebola CoordinatorIn this new role Powell will lead the State Department's outreach to international partners, including foreign governments.
25 Sep, 2014, 09.13 AM IST