According to UNAIDS, a combination approach to HIV prevention that includes behavioural, biomedical and structural approaches and is tailored to those in greatest need can ... Oct 14
Studies have proved that expanding testing and treating and then introducing PrEP has lowered the incidence of HIV in communities that had access to it.... Oct 03
By focusing on mosquito control, improving public health infrastructure, and raising awareness about personal protection, communities can better prepare for the next wave of chikungunya. ... Oct 01
These breakthroughs offer a glimpse into a future where diseases like cholera may be prevented before they cause outbreaks, where liver cancer can be treated ... Sep 26
While India has made significant strides in public health, the country is not immune to the rapid spread of infectious diseases, especially in densely populated ... Sep 24
The reemergence of Mpox on the global stage in 2022 serves as a reminder that the world is not immune to the spread of infectious ... Sep 20
Developing new strategies for food production, distribution, and fortification will be critical to meeting the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations... Sep 18
Antibiotic resistance is a global crisis that threatens to undo decades of progress in modern medicine. If left unchecked, resistant infections will claim millions of ... Sep 17
Through proactive public health measures, such as the wide circulation of management guidelines, effective contact tracing, and healthcare system readiness, India is well-positioned to ... Sep 11
The increasing interaction between humans and animals, driven by climate change, deforestation, and urbanization, has created ideal conditions for zoonotic diseases to thrive.... Sep 10
Vaccine-derived poliovirus cases are extremely rare but can occur when the weakened strain of the poliovirus contained in the oral polio vaccine (OPV) mutates ... Sep 06
These kits have also been designed to adhere to Indian statutory guidelines while complying with the highest global standards, ensuring that they meet both national ... Aug 29
What makes the Chandipura virus particularly concerning is its high case-fatality rate. Estimates suggest that this rate can range from 56% to 75%, making ... Aug 29
Recognition of Avantor's achievements in downstream processing, single-use systems, and its overall leadership as a biopharma supplier in Korea.... Aug 26
As Mpox cases continue to spread across the globe, the threat to India becomes more imminent. The lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic should ... Aug 22
The emergency declarations by WHO and the Africa CDC aim to bring global attention to the situation and rally international support to stop the spread ... Aug 17
Declaration of emergency underscores the need for affected countries to tackle the virus together and all countries to enhance surveillance, share data, and work to ... Aug 17
This trial not only aims to protect the population but also reinforces India’s capability to produce cutting-edge healthcare solutions, furthering the nation’s ... Aug 16
The outbreak, which began with an endemic strain and has now evolved into a more contagious variant, Clade Ib, has resulted in over 27,000 ... Aug 09
The study highlights the urgent need for continued research and development of effective treatments to alleviate the burden of long COVID on individuals and society.... Aug 05
First identified in 1965 from the blood of two patients in Chandipura village, Maharashtra, CHPV is known to cause sporadic cases and outbreaks in western, ... Aug 02
Viral encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection. Symptoms can include high fever, headaches, and neurological issues such as seizures ... Jul 31
Going forward, leveraging the WHO’s initiative if India develops and produces its own vaccines using mRNA, we would be able to benefit from the ... Jul 31
Justice Bhambhani pointed out that promoting unverified claims about Coronil could harm the reputation of the ancient Ayurvedic system of medicine.... Jul 30
Early identification of at-risk individuals could facilitate targeted preventive measures, such as prioritizing these individuals for vaccines or antiviral treatments to reduce the severity ... Jul 22
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