This headache can kill in 24 hours. Here's what doctors want you to knowA deadly bacterial meningitis can strike fast. Early signs like a stiff neck, a specific rash, and extreme light sensitivity demand urgent ...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
9-Month-old baby in intensive care amid UK Meningitis outbreak: What is Meningitis and its symptomsNine-month-old Nala-Rose Fletcher from Folkestone is critically ill with meningitis at Evelina London Children’s Hospital amid a growing ou...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Meningitis: Damien Martyn’s ICU battle reveals the deadly risks of this brain infection; Symptoms, causes, and treatmentDamien Martyn hospitalised: Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-y...
31 Dec, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
Kerala: Amebic Meningoencephalitis death toll on the rise, 17 out of 66 infected people deadKerala Health Department has revised figures on Amebic Meningoencephalitis cases and deaths in the state. As per the latest update, so far ...
13 Sep, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
Is there a new global health threat? Fungal superbugs spread panic with climate change expanding its reachA new global health threat is emerging as drug-resistant fungal infections such as Aspergillus fumigatus and Coccidioides are spreading, dr...
07 May, 2025, 10.04 PM IST
UP government to run campaign against H3N2 virus spread across stateAccording to an official statement, on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Directorate of Urban Bodies has issued direc...
18 Mar, 2023, 08.25 PM IST
National Vaccination Day: Date, History and Significance of the dayIndia annually celebrates National Immunization Day on 16 March to raise awareness of the value of immunisation.
16 Mar, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
Eye transplant procedures take a hit through the pandemic due to lack of adequate donorsWhile Tamil Nadu stands first in eye donation with 8,000 people donating their eyes in a year, due to shortage of eye donors there are many...
07 Sep, 2021, 04.38 PM IST
Not just loss of taste, dizziness, Covid-19 may pose a threat to entire nervous system, shows studyA SARS-COV-2 infection may present with neurologic symptoms initially, before any fever, cough or respiratory problems occur.
12 Jun, 2020, 05.35 PM IST
Testing on kids is a nervous next step on way to Covid vaccineChildren appear to be less affected by Covid-19, though their role in transmission of the virus remains unclear.
31 May, 2020, 06.58 PM IST
Maharashtra plans clinical trials of TB vaccine BCG to treat Covid-19The 121-year-old institute’s trial is intended for patients who are moderately ill with Covid-19 and is likely to be carried out in small b...
30 Apr, 2020, 11.00 AM IST
Summer is here to stay! Here are tips to protect yourself from viral infectionsViral infections enter homes as uninvited guests in summer. Simple precautions can help you stay safe and infection-free.
04 Apr, 2017, 12.03 PM IST
Indian-origin student dies of rare virus in UKHer family is now calling on the UK health department to do more to raise awareness of the disease at universities and to get all students ...
14 Sep, 2016, 08.45 PM IST
Competition Commission of India to investigate government tender to GSK, SanofiCCI has initiated an investigation into the tendering process to procure Meningitis for the Haj pilgrims, after a complaint filed by Bio-Me...
31 Oct, 2013, 11.52 AM IST
Govt's meningitis vaccine tendering process under CCI scanner for 'favouring GSK, Sanofi'Bio-Med says govt tweaked tender rules to favour GSK, Sanofi, particularly the condition that firms must have Rs 50 cr turnover for last 3 ...
31 Oct, 2013, 11.37 AM IST
Do not ban the pentavalent vaccineThe vaccine is designed to combat five childhood diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B, pneumonia and meningitis.
01 Oct, 2013, 08.46 AM IST
India lacks a strong culture of philanthropy: Jeff Raikes, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationBill & Melinda Gates Foundation is constantly exploring innovative ways to tackle challenges in global healthcare, poverty etc.
30 Jul, 2012, 08.19 AM IST