What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace responseA rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challe...
31 May, 2026, 07.43 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
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 22%As the market grappled with confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, there was more trouble for the bulls. After a few days of respite, another...
29 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government responseAn Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating...
29 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
From oncology to obesity, Pfizer bets big on India for its next growth wavePfizer is prioritizing India for future growth. The company plans to launch new medicines here soon after their global release. Pfizer aims...
18 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR CongoThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
17 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Who is Xu Zewei, alleged Chinese hacker extradited by the FBI from Italy?The FBI has brought alleged China-linked hacker Xu Zewei to the United States. FBI Director Kash Patel stated his recent Italy trip was vit...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
India needs to expand local vaccine manufacturing, research: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) urged India to bolster its local vaccine production and research to enhance vaccine safety. The...
11 Nov, 2024, 07.14 PM IST
Immunotherapy can stall the growth of malignant cells in cervical cancer patients: StudyIn India, cervical cancer is the second most common in women, making up close to 18 per cent of the new cancer cases, the International Age...
02 Feb, 2024, 11.43 PM IST
Vaccine Printer: Here's how it works and other key detailsMIT researchers have developed first-of-its-kind Mobile Vaccine Printer to help combat outbreaks.
25 Apr, 2023, 01.40 PM IST
Be more vocal for local CovaxinSupport for 'local' or India-made products as a whole might take a hit, as it is putting people at a disadvantage when it comes to the rest...
07 Mar, 2022, 11.35 PM IST
Africa needs to make own vaccines but hurdles are high, experts sayMartin Friede, coordinator of the World Health Organisation Initiative for Vaccine Research, said Africa had produced many scientific resea...
07 Dec, 2021, 08.00 PM IST
Growing uncertainty over efficacy of China made SinovacThe Sinovac allegedly has shown four different efficacy rates during clinical trials ranging from over 91 to 50 per cent. The global scient...
14 Jan, 2021, 05.40 PM IST
How to store & take vaccine to masses? States asked to planWith Covid-19 vaccine development process progressing at a fast pace globally, the Centre has asked all states and UTs to formulate a robus...
02 Oct, 2020, 09.22 AM IST
Dhaka pushes back; yet to take final call on use of Chinese vaccine on Covid patientsThis statement is significant following Beijings decision to use Bangladesh as a laboratory. There are reports that China’s decision to con...
22 Jul, 2020, 05.54 PM IST
- Global AIDS research body keen on India
A global biotech drug research consortium developing AIDS vaccine - Collaboration for AIDS Vaccine Discovery (CAVD) - is keen to have a pre...
12 Apr, 2007, 02.39 AM IST