Monkeypox spreads to 23 countries, total 257 confirmed cases now; WHO warns virus presents moderate risk to public health
The global health body said that the sudden appearance of monkeypox at once in several countries where the disease is not typically found suggests undetected transmission for some time and recent amplifying events.
May 30, 2022, 06:59 AM IST
WHO warns of more Monkeypox cases: 10 important points
There is growing concern around the world about the transmission of MonkeyPox (Moneypox).
May 29, 2022, 10:37 AM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: Ireland, Argentina latest countries to report cases; global tally crosses 200
Ireland and Argentina have now become the latest countries to confirm cases of monkeypox as part of a global outbreak that has seen the rare virus sprout up in several countries that are not usually known to have outbreaks.
May 28, 2022, 19:39 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak in 20 nations: Take quick steps to contain spread, says WHO, else...
So far, there are about 300 confirmed or suspected cases in around 20 countries where the virus was not previously circulating. "For us, we think that the key priority currently is trying to contain this transmission in non-endemic countries," said Sylvie Briand, WHO director for Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness.
May 27, 2022, 19:25 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak started in India? Doctors advises to follow THIS path, not to...
Monkeypox Cases: According to the researchers, it is possible to get an idea about the presence of Monkey Pox in the body only by examining the blood and saliva samples.
May 27, 2022, 17:43 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak 'not normal', says WHO as UAE, Czech Republic report first cases
Since early May, as many as 19 countries have found around 237 suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox, Reuters reported.
May 25, 2022, 08:10 AM IST
Monkeypox virus disease outbreak: New cases 'only tip of iceberg' but no urgent need for mass vaccinations, says WHO
The global health body does not believe that the spread of the monkeypox virus outside of Africa requires mass vaccinations as measures like good hygiene and safe sexual behaviour will help control its spread, Reuters reported.
May 24, 2022, 11:01 AM IST
WHO says no evidence monkeypox virus has mutated, but warns of more new cases of viral disease
Health experts watch for concerning mutations that could make the monkeypox virus more easily transmissible or severe.
May 24, 2022, 09:45 AM IST
Monkeypox disease spreads to more countries, cases now reported in Israel, Switzerland and Austria
The monkeypox virus has so far been detected in as many as 15 countries. The outbreaks are raising alarm because the viral disease mostly occurs in the west and central Africa, and only very occasionally spreads elsewhere.
May 23, 2022, 11:17 AM IST
Monkeypox cases to rise globally, warns WHO as disease spreads to 12 countries
"The situation is evolving and WHO expects there will be more cases of monkeypox identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries," the global health body said.
May 22, 2022, 06:46 AM IST
WHO says India's Covid deaths 10 times more than reported, government objects
As per latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, more than 4.7 million people in India are thought to have died because of Covid-19. This is the highest number in the world, that's 10 times the official figures
May 06, 2022, 09:45 AM IST
India rejects WHO's Covid-19 mortality figures, says its 'data collection questionable’
As per WHO estimates, 14.9 million fatalities occurred globally associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, out of which India had 4.7 million deaths.
May 05, 2022, 23:32 PM IST
COVID's new Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection: Study
The scientists from multiple institutions were examining Omicron`s BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages, reports Reuters.
May 01, 2022, 15:43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi gives WHO Director General Gujarati name ‘Tulsibhai’
The Tulsi plant (`holy basil' or Ocimum tenuiflorum) has been an integral part of India's spiritual heritage, the Prime Minister said, reports PTI
Apr 20, 2022, 18:35 PM IST
Possibilities of investment, innovation in field of AYUSH are limitless: PM Modi
"We are already witnessing an unprecedented boom in the production of AYUSH medicines, supplements and cosmetics," said the Prime Minister.
Apr 20, 2022, 14:22 PM IST
Investments needed to support innovation in traditional medicine, says WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
“Long-term strategic investments with government commitment needed to support innovation ecosystem for medicine in general and traditional medicine in particular,” said WHO chief.
Apr 20, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
WHO’s supply suspension of Covaxin to impact travel by people? Details here
In terms of their travel, the vaccine continues to be recognized under the emergency use listing of WHO and various countries have already accepted it, said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
Apr 08, 2022, 07:17 AM IST
No impact on efficacy and safety of Covaxin, clarifies Bharat Biotech after WHO suspension
"The risk assessment to date does not indicate a change in the risk-benefit ratio. The data available to WHO, indicate the vaccine is effective and no safety concern exists," said Bharat Biotech.
Apr 04, 2022, 13:30 PM IST
WHO suspends UN supply of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine for Covid-19
The WHO said the Bharat Biotech vaccine is effective and no safety concerns exist, but the suspension of production for export will result in the interruption of Covaxin supply.
Apr 03, 2022, 12:26 PM IST
World Tuberculosis Day: Covid-19 pandemic has reversed progress made in fight to end TB, says WHO
World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated on March 24 every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB.
Mar 24, 2022, 14:36 PM IST
