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Fight against the biggest killer infectious disease was not on track to end the ancient disease (TB) even before Covid-19. But Covid-19 impact has further pushed the efforts to end TB backwards. The latest research shows promise though with new and better tools to diagnose and treat TB. Will new …

BRAZZAVILLE – 29 October – Just five African countries, less than 10% of Africa’s 54 nations, are projected to hit the year-end target of fully vaccinating 40% of their people unless efforts to accelerate the pace take off. This comes as the Region grapples to meet the rising demand for …

Geneva, 30 October 2021: WHO is kicking off the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 in Geneva, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. WHO and the UN regional commissions, in cooperation with other partners in the UN Road …

New Delhi, Oct 28: A new study has found that the common syndromes of severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addiction, may have an unusual evolutionary basis. The constant prevalence of mental illness across the history of the human species suggests a Darwinian paradox. …

In Aryan Khan Case, Witness Levels Bribe Charges Against NCB: ‘Rs 18 Crore Sought From SRK Manager’ Cruise drugs case: Witness alleges NCB official demanded ₹25 crores from Shah Rukh Khan to release his son; agency denies the claim. Media reports. PM Modi addresses the nation on the 82nd edition …

All households in the world’s 46 least developed countries could have handwashing facilities by 2030 if the world invested less than US$1 per person per year, in hand hygiene. This would provide basic protection against diseases, avert future outbreaks and prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths. New Delhi, 24th October …

By Dr Seema Javed Extreme weather events are not new to the country; however, the increasing frequency of these events are. All thanks to climate change, which has been altering weather patterns across India. The latest example is the torrential rains in Uttarakhand earlier this week. The weather remains calm …

Pygmy hogs: rare and endangered animals listed by IUCN New Delhi, Oct. 22: Pygmy hogs are one of the rare and endangered animals listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and designated as a schedule 1 species under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It is …

The global (and largest) lung health conference opened with not one but at least three major scientific announcements. The 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health was marked with the announcement of three major scientific developments that can potentially impact the global response to tuberculosis (TB), the world’s second-deadliest infectious …

House-to-house polio vaccination set to recommence across Afghanistan in November KABUL/AMMAN/KATHMANDU, 18 October 2021 – WHO and UNICEF welcome the decision by the Taliban leadership supporting the resumption of house-to-house polio vaccination across Afghanistan. The vaccination campaign in Afghanistan The vaccination campaign, which begins on November 8, will be the …

Disease Outbreak News – Zika Virus Disease – India First Zika virus disease case in Kerala. New Delhi/Geneva 15 October 2021: On 8 July 2021, a Zika virus (ZIKV) infection was laboratory-confirmed in a resident of Kerala state, south-west India. This represents the first Zika virus disease case ever reported …

“When you love something, you protect it.” Watch the brand new trailer for Marvel Studios’ “Eternals.” Arriving in theaters November 5. Eternals release date in India. Is Eternals released in India? Mumbai, 15th October 2021 (UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS). Marvel Studios presents “Eternals,” the 25th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and …

Tea and banana waste will make non-toxic activated carbon From waste to wealth New Delhi, Oct 14, 2021: A team of scientists has developed a technique to use tea and banana waste to make non-toxic activated carbon that can be used for several purposes such as industrial pollution control, water …

Findings from study believed to be largest of its kind contradict smaller studies showing treatment’s promise. New research on Oxytocin. Do doctors prescribe oxytocin? New Delhi, 14th October 2021. Regular doses of the hormone oxytocin do not appear to overcome deficits in social functioning among children with autism spectrum disorder …

The world misses most 2020 mental health targets; extension of WHO Mental Health Action Plan to 2030 provides a new opportunity for progress COVID-19 highlighted the need for mental health support. New Delhi/Geneva, 10th October 2021: The World Health Organization’s new Mental Health Atlas paints a disappointing picture of a …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SKM calls for ‘rail roko’ on Oct 18, demands arrest of MoS Ajay Mishra, son UP Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live, Farmers Protest in Lakhimpur Kheri Live News: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be leading a “Kisan Nyay” rally in Varanasi on Sunday demanding the immediate …

New Delhi, Oct 09: A new laser-based clad coating technology has been developed that promises to help enhance the life of boilers used in thermal power plants by two to three times compared to currently used surfacing technologies. Laser cladding is a technique for fusing a coating material on a …

New Delhi, Oct 09: With a unique role in the Asian climate, the Himalayan region is considered a vulnerable environment. Several chemical speciation studies have been performed for carbonaceous aerosols and inorganic species over the western and central Himalayan regions during the last decade, reporting the dominance of transported aerosol …

Gaurang Doshi has been honoured with Mid-Day International Icon Awards held in Dubai By Aditi Rao Hydari Mumbai, 06th October 2021 (News helpline) Adding a brand new shining and glittering trophy to his already prolific and outstanding award collection, Gaurang Doshi has been honoured with Mid-Day International Icon Awards held …

NCI study highlights pandemic’s disproportionate impact on Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Latino adults The global COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Latino individuals in the United States, causing more deaths by population size, both directly and indirectly, in these groups compared with white …