Odisha: Cholera outbreak kills 7 in Rayagada district, several infected; 2 other districts on alert
As there is rise in cholera cases in Odisha's Rayagada, the district administration of neighbouring Koraput and Kalahandi have also been put on alert and do immediate intervention if anyone shows symptoms.
Jul 19, 2022, 23:47 PM IST
Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria
The DNA of deadly strains of plague, dysentery, and cholera were decoded in what the researchers said was an effort to better understand some of the world`s most dangerous diseases and develop new ways to fight them.
Jun 06, 2018, 14:08 PM IST
WHO helps Zambia immunize 1 million people against cholera
Two million doses of oral cholera vaccine from the Gavi-funded global stockpile were delivered to the southern African country in January, enough to immunize one million people.
Jan 11, 2018, 10:27 AM IST
Suspected cholera cases reach one million in Yemen
The WHO warned last month that some 2,200 people have already died from the waterborne disease, which has propagated rapidly due to deteriorating hygiene and sanitation conditions.
Dec 21, 2017, 17:07 PM IST
Yemen cholera outbreak intensifies, kills 2,150 people
Over 820,000 suspected cholera cases and over 2,150 associated deaths since April 27 have been reported till now.
Oct 14, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
2,000 dead, over 530,000 suspected cholera cases in Yemen: WHO
The epidemic has spread rapidly because of the deterioration in hygienic and sanitary conditions and the disruption of water supply in the country, which has suffered an armed conflict since 2014, the WHO said.
Aug 22, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Yemen cholera outbreak eases but alert continues: UNICEF
The cholera outbreak in Yemen, which has killed over 2,000 people, has started to recede but there was still no grounds for complacency regarding the health situation in the country, according to the Unicef.
Aug 18, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Cholera cases in war-ravaged Yemen soar past half-million: WHO
Cholera is believed to have affected more than 500,000 people and killed nearly 2,000 since late April, WHO said.
Aug 14, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Yemen cholera toll rises to 1,992: WHO
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expected the suspected cases of cholera in Yemen to reach 600,000 by the end of 2017.
Jul 30, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Cholera outbreak in Yemen: How deadly is the disease, prevention tips
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water.
Jul 28, 2017, 13:24 PM IST
'600,000 to contract cholera in Yemen by year end'
Maurer warned that the unprecedented outbreak of cholera was "alarming and growing".
Jul 24, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
UN, aid group: Cholera in Yemen to worsen in rainy season
Malnutrition is one of the main challenges in containing the disease.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Arab League urges world to save Yemen from cholera outbreak
The Arab League (AL) warned on Thursday against the growing cholera outbreak in war-ravaged Yemen, urging the international community to respond to the pleas of UN organisations to control the epidemic.
Jul 20, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
Cholera cases surpass 200,000 in Yemen: WHO
The rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Yemen has been "increasing at an average of 5,000 a day", said WHO Director-General Margaret Chan and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) executive director Anthony Lake in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Jun 29, 2017, 11:16 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to help Yemen tackle cholera outbreak
Saudi Arabia has planned to shell out millions of dollars to stem a serious outbreak of cholera in Yemen.
Jun 24, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Cholera cases in Yemen may reach 300,000, warns Unicef
In a teleconference from Sanaa, the representative of the United Nations Children`s Fund (Unicef) in the Arab country, Meritxell Relano, explained that forecasts are based on the fact that the growth curve of affected people continues to rise.
Cholera outbreak in Yemen: Toll rises to 1,146, says WHO
Last month, the WHO said the number of suspected cases could reach 300,000 in the next six months.
Jun 20, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Yemen cholera toll reaches 1,054: WHO
Two thirds of the total population, around 19 million, need humanitarian and protection aid.
Jun 18, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Healthy monsoon: Overall health tips everyone must know
Taking precautions during rainy season is important to stay healthy and happy throughout the monsoons.
Jun 12, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Yemen cholera toll reaches 859: WHO
The WHO on Sunday said the number of suspected cases has increased to 116,700, 14,880 more than on June 8, reports Efe news.
Jun 12, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
