What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
24 May, 2026, 08.32 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
Can doctors now see the future? New research says a person's death within 24 hours can be predicted with one testA new study published in the BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care journal suggests that doctors may be able to predict whether a patient is l...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: “Courage is the Resolution to Face the Unforeseen” – Lessons on courage, life’s uncertainties, and overcoming challenges | Timeless inspiration from the Queen of MysteryQuote of the Day by Agatha Christie highlights a timeless truth about human strength and resilience. “Courage is the Resolution to Face the...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.09 AM IST
NCLEX-RN explained: What has changed and why it matters for Indian nursesThe NCLEX-RN exam, a crucial step for Indian nurses seeking overseas careers, has adopted a new format emphasizing clinical judgment and re...
15 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Home nursing, oxygen, physio - health insurance covers only 60–180 days after hospitalisation; here’s how to plan the restHome nursing, physiotherapy, oxygen support—health insurance can cover these for 60-180 days after discharge, with conditions. The rest of ...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
What is Occupational English Test (OET) required for Australian visa; and who should take itThe Occupational English Test (OET) is a specialized English proficiency exam for healthcare professionals seeking to work or study in Engl...
08 Dec, 2025, 08.34 PM IST
NTA may issue NEET UG 2023 Exam City Slip today. Details hereThe National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the exam city slip for NEET-UG 2023, informing candidates about their exam location. The NEE...
27 Apr, 2023, 09.56 AM IST
Omicron: Delhi govt to clamp restrictions in view of Christmas, New Year if need beDelhi has so far reported two Omicron cases. It reported the first such case on December 5 when a 37-year-old fully-vaccinated man, who arr...
13 Dec, 2021, 07.55 PM IST
Centre asks states to analyse infrastructure need under Emergency Covid Response PackageThis package aims to accelerate health system preparedness for immediate responsiveness for early prevention, detection and management with...
15 Jul, 2021, 04.50 PM IST
On duty: Final-year medical students and pre-PG doctorsPM Modi took several important decisions on Monday, including allowing the deployment of final-year MBBS students for teleconsultations and...
04 May, 2021, 06.44 AM IST
India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff in next few weeks, says leading surgeonAt present, India has only 75,000 to 90,000 ICU beds and almost all are already occupied - when the second wave of the pandemic hasn't even...
29 Apr, 2021, 05.08 PM IST
Delhi govt tells healthcare facilities to submit HCWs data for Covid-19 vaccinationThe Delhi government has begun the process of enrolment of healthcare workers of different hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities fo...
04 Dec, 2020, 04.28 PM IST
Arts & commerce students may get to do BSc nursingThe four-year course was till now open only to students who finished Class XII with science. They had to then clear a competitive entrance ...
03 Jan, 2020, 11.21 AM IST
Is India well-prepared to block Ebola invasion?A 2nd Ebola case in the US has raised an alarm in India's health establishment and many experts believe the country is ill-prepared to tack...
16 Oct, 2014, 12.30 PM IST