Delhi sees 509 new Covid cases in 24 hours, positivity rate jumps to 26 pct
Apr 06, 2023, at 04:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The national capital Wednesday reported 509 fresh Covid-19 cases with the positivity rate spiking up to 26 per cent from 15.64 per cent a day before.
Tick-borne encephalitis detected in England, warns health agency: What is known so far
Apr 05, 2023, at 11:44 pm
London: The UK Health Security Agency has warned that tick-borne encephalitis is likely to be detected in England.
Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure: Study
Apr 05, 2023, at 10:34 pm
London: The peer-reviewed study, published in The European Heart Journal – Digital Health, looked at data from 83,000 people who had undergone a 15-second electrocardiogram (ECG) comparable to the kind carried out using smart watches and phone devices.
UAE govt issues travel advisory against Marburg virus
Apr 05, 2023, at 10:27 pm
Abu Dhabi: UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has urged the public to be aware of the virus causing Marburg hemorrhagic fever and to avoid travelling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea unless it’s necessary due to the recent spread of Marburg virus.
Maharashtra sees 186 pct hike in single-day Covid cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hrs
Apr 05, 2023, at 02:31 am
Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people died as Maharashtra witnessed a whopping 711 new Covid-19 cases in the state in the last 24 hours, which is a jump of nearly 186 percent in a single day.
Covid spike in Haryana leaves 1 dead, 193 new positive cases
Apr 05, 2023, at 01:45 am
Chandigarh/UNI: One person succumbed to Coronavirus on Tuesday in Yamunanagar of Haryana and 193 new positive cases were reported in the state, official sources said.
Achievements in Health Sector in Goa showcased in run up to 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting
Apr 04, 2023, at 11:21 pm
Panaji: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa, organized an exclusive tour of Primary Health Care Centres (PHC) performing exceptionally in the state, ahead of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting scheduled to take place in Goa from April 17-19, 2023.
mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID-19, Stanford Medicine scientists find
Apr 04, 2023, at 10:49 pm
The Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine directed at COVID-19 is much better than natural infection at revving up key immune cells called killer T cells to fight future infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, Stanford Medicine investigators have found.
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters
Apr 04, 2023, at 10:42 pm
Between natural infection and a global vaccination campaign, most people now have some immunity against the virus that causes COVID-19.
ISRO’s RLV LEX boosts indigenous tech to power India’s defence needs
Apr 04, 2023, at 08:54 pm
Bengaluru: As the scientists at ISRO broke the news of launch of Reusable Launch Vehicle’s Autonomous Landing Mission, RLV LEX, at Chitradurga, Karnataka on Sunday morning the entire country rejoiced at this unique milestone with several firsts that bolstered India’s image several notches high.
WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force
Apr 04, 2023, at 08:41 pm
New York: Ahead of its 75th anniversary on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for countries to both address inequities in care and protect the workers who provide it, many of whom are burned out from the COVID-19 pandemic.
WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services
Apr 04, 2023, at 08:36 pm
New York: The global transition to renewable energy will require greater investment in integrated weather and climate services, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.
COVID-19: Nepal confirms spread of XBB.1.16 sub-variant
Apr 04, 2023, at 03:16 pm
Kathmandu: Nepal has confirmed the spread of Omicron’s sub-variant XBB.1.16 in the Himalayan nation.
One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility: WHO
Apr 04, 2023, at 02:39 pm
New York: One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility and access to affordable care is insufficient, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a major new report.
Massive 150-foot asteroid approaching Earth on April 6: NASA warns
Apr 04, 2023, at 05:42 am
As many as five asteroids are approaching Earth with two of them making their closest approaches to the planet on Monday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a statement.
US health body sounds alert after deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa
Apr 02, 2023, at 09:55 pm
Marburg virus, which is equally dangerous as Ebola, is spreading rapidly in Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Guinea. In order to curb the deadly infection, America's Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending personnel to these regions, media reports said.
India logs 2,994 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs
Apr 01, 2023, at 07:02 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered a slight dip in Covid-19 cases on Saturday with 2,994 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload over 16,354-mark, in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry.
Net Zero Fellowship 2023 program brings leaders together for a low-carbon world
Apr 01, 2023, at 02:37 pm
Panaji: The School of Policy and Governance, an independent think-tank, has announced the 2023 Net Zero Fellowships.
Women-led Swachh Mashaal March rally for garbage free India across 3000 plus cities
Apr 01, 2023, at 12:18 am
New Delhi: The first- ever Swachh Mashaal March is a sight to behold as citizens from across various cities mobilize themselves to rally for Garbage-Free Cities and conduct cleanliness drives and zero waste events across the nation.
Children with high blood pressure often become adults with high blood pressure: Study
Mar 31, 2023, at 11:27 pm
Dallas: High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association’s Hypertension journal.
Shedding pounds may benefit your heart: Study
Mar 31, 2023, at 11:20 pm
Dallas: Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.
Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros
Mar 31, 2023, at 07:06 pm
New York: The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the agency was working to help contain Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, advocating for more global action to implement a UN-led “One Health” approach.
India reports 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Mar 31, 2023, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country to 15,208, as per the Health Ministry on Friday.
China detects third human case of H3N8 strain of bird flu
Mar 31, 2023, at 03:18 pm
Beijing: China has reported its third human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu, media reports said.
Earth images captured by EOS-06 satellite released by ISRO
Mar 30, 2023, at 10:31 pm
Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the images of earth captured by EOS-06 Satellite launched by its reliable launch vehicle PSLV on November 26, 2022.
India logs 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Mar 30, 2023, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country at 13,509, as per the Health Ministry on Thursday.
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
Mar 29, 2023, at 10:00 pm
New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for emergency funding to broaden efforts to reach millions living across 11 eastern and southern African countries which have been hit hard by fast-spreading cholera outbreaks.
18 pharma companies lose licence for manufacturing spurious drugs
Mar 29, 2023, at 06:22 am
New Delhi: The government has cancelled the licences of 18 pharma companies for producing spurious and adulterated drugs, following joint inspections by central and state regulators at 76 drug manufacturers, a media report said.
Hangul census concludes in Kashmir, Wildlife department uses drones for the purpose
Mar 28, 2023, at 11:15 pm
Srinagar: Kashmir wildlife department has pressed state-of-the-art drones into service to conduct the Hangul census in Kashmir.
Holistic approach urgent for health of people, animals and environment
Mar 28, 2023, at 06:52 pm
New York: UN agency chiefs issued a call on Monday for global action to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment, as part of a new “One Health” approach.