Black fungus

Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): Is diabetic patient more vulnerable to 'pandemic' Black Fungus?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. The topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - Is diabetic patient more vulnerable to 'pandemic' Black Fungus?

May 21, 2021, 20:34 PM IST

Center's big decision regarding Black Fungus medicines, increase in production of drugs

The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) has approved five pharma companies to start manufacturing the anti-fungal drug Amphotericin B Liposomal Injection, the demand of which has increased in view of the rise in black fungus infection.

May 21, 2021, 17:26 PM IST

Black fungus patients to be treated in separate ward in Goa at GMCH

A separate 25-bed ward will be dedicated to treat people suffering from the fungal infection, which is prevalent in COVID-19 patients who have recovered.

May 21, 2021, 14:33 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi gets emotional as he pays tribute to COVID-19 victims, calls Black Fungus a big challenge

“The effect of the pandemic has been so vast that despite all efforts, numerous lives were lost,” PM Modi said in a visibly emotional state. 

May 21, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

How to identify Black Fungus, Zee explains the symptoms of mucormycosis!

Amid an alarming rise in the number of black fungus cases across the country, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued a new set of guidelines for the identification of high-risk patients in the COVID-19 ward and to protect them from deadly mucormycosis.

May 21, 2021, 14:20 PM IST

Black fungus scare: Maharashtra urges Centre to approve allocation of Amphotericin B injection

Maharashtra Health minister Rajesh Tope informed that the state has already put out an order to procure over 2 lakh Amphotericin B injections but the manufacturing company is awaiting the Central government’s approval. 

May 21, 2021, 11:36 AM IST

LIVE: Black Fungus new challenge in fight against COVID-19, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 21) discussed efforts to tackle the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 in his Lok Sabha constituency through video conferencing. 

May 21, 2021, 08:39 AM IST

Black Fungus declared ‘Notifiable Epidemic’ in several states after Centre's advisory

The Centre had on Thursday urged the states and Union territories to make black fungus or mucormycosis a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, stating that the infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality among COVID-19 patients.

May 21, 2021, 08:31 AM IST

Odisha declares black fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

Odisha government on Thursday declared Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.

May 21, 2021, 07:53 AM IST

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May 21, 2021, 07:46 AM IST

After Rajasthan, now Gujarat declares black fungus as epidemic

The Vijay Rupani-led government on Thuersday declared 'mucormycosis' or 'black fungus' as an epidemic.

May 20, 2021, 20:30 PM IST

Delhi government to set up dedicated centres for treatment of Black Fungus: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal said the centres will be created at three hospitals - Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital (LNJP), Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (GTB) and Rajiv Gandhi Hospital.

May 20, 2021, 20:16 PM IST

Black Fungus claim lives of people after Coronavirus!

As the country is making every effort to deal with cases of black fungus during the second wave of COVID-19, there have also been many cases of white fungus. In this segment of Zee News, know the answer to every possible question related to this fungal disease.

May 20, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): How to identify Black Fungus becoming 'pandemic'?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. The topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - How to identify Black Fungus becoming 'pandemic'?

May 20, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

After Black Fungus, 'more dangerous' White Fungus reported in Patna - Who are at high risk of infection?

As India is witnessing a rise in the number of Black Fungus cases in COVID-19 recovered patients, an infection which affects lungs in a similar manner of COVID-19 virus, called ‘White Fungus’ has been reported in Patna, Bihar.

May 20, 2021, 17:09 PM IST

Bihar: 4 cases of White Fungus surfaces in Patna after Black Fungus

Bihar, amid increasing cases of black fungus infection in several states of India. Significantly, white fungus is considered more dangerous than black fungus. One of the infected patients is also a famous doctor from Patna.

May 20, 2021, 16:48 PM IST

What is 'White Fungus'? Why it's deadlier than 'Black Fungus,' Zee explains

According to medical experts, White Fungus is believed to be deadlier than Black Fungus or mucormycosis, which is spreading fast in states like Maharashtra and Gujarat.

May 20, 2021, 15:21 PM IST

Declare Black Fungus or Mucormycosis an epidemic: Union Health Ministry urges states

Union Health Ministry on Thursday urged the state governments to make ‘mucormycosis’ or black fungus a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.

May 20, 2021, 14:20 PM IST

How states are dealing with rising cases of Mucormycosis?

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who are on medication for other health problems that reduce their ability to fight environmental pathogens

May 20, 2021, 11:28 AM IST

Badi Bahas: All FAQ's over black fungus disease

The increase in the number of cases of Mucormycosis or black fungus is making India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic even more difficult. At a time, when the country is already adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 20, 2021, 11:16 AM IST