Assam's 10-month-old infected with HMPV; state records first caseA 10-month-old child in Assam is diagnosed with the state's first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case, according to officials. The child, who...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
Government says 53 cases of Chandipura virus reported in countryIndia has reported 53 confirmed cases of Chandipura virus, with 19 deaths, mainly in Gujarat, prompting Union Health Minister J P Nadda to ...
06 Aug, 2024, 03.11 PM IST
Deadly Chandipura Virus reaches Rajasthan after cases rise to 51 in Gujarat; Here's what you need to knowChandipura virus (CHPV), part of the Rhabdoviridae family and Vesiculovirus genus, was first identified in India in 1965. Named after the v...
31 Jul, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Viral encephalitis leaves 56 dead in Gujarat in a monthViral encephalitis has caused at least 56 deaths in Gujarat, India, primarily affecting children under 15 due to the Chandipura virus. The ...
30 Jul, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
37 cases of Chandipura virus detected in Gujarat, says State Health MinisterGujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Friday that 37 cases of Chandipura virus have been detected across the state and the state ...
26 Jul, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Gujarat reports 13 new suspected Chandipura virus cases, five fatalitiesGujarat has reported 13 new suspected Chandipura virus cases and five fatalities, raising the total to 84. The state health department has ...
21 Jul, 2024, 10.22 PM IST
Health Ministry reviews Chandipura virus, Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases in Gujarat, Raj and MPOn July 20, 2024, the Union Health Ministry, led by Dr. Atul Goel and experts from AIIMS and other institutions, reviewed Chandipura Virus ...
20 Jul, 2024, 08.54 PM IST
Chandipura Virus Spreads in Gujarat: Symptoms, precautions, treatments, and all you need to know about the deadly virusChandipura Virus (Google Trends): The Chandipura virus has raised concerns in Gujarat's Aravalli district, with six deaths reported, though...
16 Jul, 2024, 03.12 PM IST
Multi-institutional team tracks virus behind India's lumpy skin cattleIISc team led by Utpal Tatu researched LSDV strains in India, revealing high genetic variations impacting vaccine development. The study hi...
03 Apr, 2024, 04.53 PM IST
COVID-19: Students of Gujarat schools to be promoted sans examsThe Gujarat government has decided to keep all schools closed and promote students of Classes 1 to 9 and 11 of the state board, as the annu...
24 Mar, 2020, 04.55 PM IST
ICMR to conduct trials of indigenously developed Zika vaccineICMR will undertake phase-II trial of the vaccine to establish the efficacy and safety of the vaccine along with its adverse effects.
18 Nov, 2018, 02.57 PM IST
WHO confirms first three Zika virus cases in IndiaWHO said two additional cases were then identified through the Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) and the Antenatal clinic (ANC) surveillance.
27 May, 2017, 10.43 PM IST
Swine-flu toll 1,587; cases reported 27,886: JP NaddaWhile a total of 1,587 deaths have taken place during the period, Rajasthan topped the list with 6,093 number of cases, closely followed by...
17 Mar, 2015, 06.02 PM IST
Network of 21 labs established to combat swine flu: JP NaddaTill the same period, the country has reported over 1,500 swine flue deaths since January this year while more than 27,000 people have been...
17 Mar, 2015, 05.59 PM IST
As swine flu toll rises, states told to operate 24X7 helplinesSeth directed drug controllers of states to ensure availability of necessary vaccines, along with guidelines for vaccination and treatment ...
19 Feb, 2015, 07.24 PM IST
- Virus alert sounded for national sanctuaries, parks
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has, once again, issued a warning to the authorities of national parks and sanctuaries abo...
20 Jan, 2014, 05.01 AM IST
- Fresh outbreak of H1NI, 21 deaths in 3 months
Fresh outbreaks of dreaded H1N1 virus have surfaced in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and some other states claiming at least 21 lives in the last ...
30 Mar, 2012, 12.35 PM IST