WHO says time for Europe to prepare Zika defences
European countries should start preparing now to protect their populations against the Zika virus, which has never been transmitted in Europe but could spread with the onset of spring and summer, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
Feb 03, 2016, 23:59 PM IST
WHO concerned by report of sexual spread of Zika virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Wednesday over a report that the Zika virus had been sexually transmitted in the United States and called for further investigation into the mosquito-borne virus linked to birth defects.
Feb 03, 2016, 23:53 PM IST
First US Zika virus transmission reported, sexual transmission cited
The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials, who said it was contracted through sexual contact and not the bite of a mosquito, a day after the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency.
Feb 03, 2016, 04:24 AM IST
Strengthen surveillance against Zika, WHO tells southeast Asia
The WHO has declared the recent clusters of microcephaly and other neurological abnormalities reported in the Americas as a public health emergency of international concern.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
Two Zika infection cases detected in Australia
The health department said the residents had mild cases of the virus and have since recovered.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:50 PM IST
Ayurveda globally relevant due to its holistic approach: Modi
He said India has had a long tradition of saints and hermits who evolved the indigenous systems of health care like ayurveda, yoga and siddha.
Feb 02, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Honduras declares national emergency over Zika virus
The World Health Organization says there is no definitive link between Zika and fetal brain damage.
Feb 02, 2016, 10:07 AM IST
Zika virus: World Health Organization declares international health emergency
The World Health Organization on Monday said a surge in serious birth defects in South America was "strongly suspected" of being caused by the Zika virus and constituted an international health emergency.
Feb 02, 2016, 03:26 AM IST
WHO mulls declaring global health emergency over Zika
It has since become the country worst affected by microcephaly, with 270 confirmed cases and 3,448 suspected cases, up from 147 in 2014.
Feb 02, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
Zero Zika virus cases in India: Nadda
WHO committee called an emergency meeting in Geneva today on the response to the Zika virus and will decide whether to designate the mosquito-borne virus ? which has been linked to serious birth defects a global emergency.
Feb 01, 2016, 23:56 PM IST
WHO tells Middle East to keep region protected from Zika virus
The UN health agency urged the governments in the Middle East to work together to keep the region protected.
Feb 01, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
WHO to hold emergency meeting on Zika virus today
The WHO Director-General Margaret Chan last week warned that Zika virus had gone from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions in the Americas.
Feb 01, 2016, 09:12 AM IST
WHO says Zika virus spreads explosively, four million cases forecast
The Zika virus , linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as 4 million people in the Americas, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Jan 29, 2016, 10:33 AM IST
Five people in France infected by Zika virus: Govt
Five people who were infected with the Zika virus while travelling abroad have returned to France since the beginning of the year, the French Health Ministry has said.
Jan 29, 2016, 03:45 AM IST
Zika virus may be transmitted through sex?
The World Health Organization has warned that Zika virus is "spreading explosively" and may cause up to 4 million cases in the Americas.
Jan 29, 2016, 00:57 AM IST
Zika virus: WHO sees 3-4 million cases in Americas, calls emergency meet on Feb 1
There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya and causes mild fever, rash and red eyes.
Jan 28, 2016, 19:55 PM IST
US researchers call for WHO to take rapid action on Zika virus
Georgetown University researchers urged WHO Director-General Margaret Chan to heed the lessons of Ebola and act quickly to combat the Zika.
Jan 28, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
Zika virus scare: 10 key developments
The Zika virus disease, which is a mosquito-borne viral infection, has been linked to babies being born with underdeveloped brains.
Jan 27, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Travel industry faces growing concern over Zika virus
The World Health Organization has warned that the Zika virus is likely to spread to most of the Americas.
Jan 27, 2016, 03:34 AM IST
Sleeping sickness parasite owes extinction to “stagnant sex life”
A study has found that the sleeping sickness parasite has not had sex for more than 10,000 years.
Jan 26, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
