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UN Allocates $60 Million From Emergency Fund To Combat Ebola Outbreak In Congo
Geneva, May 22 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has said that he is allocating up to $60 million from the world body's Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the respons
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Karnataka Steps Up Surveillance After WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department has stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures across the state following the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the ongoing Ebola Disease (ED) outbreak in the Democratic R
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How To Handle Heatwave-Related Health Emergencies? A Doctor Explains
Signs of serious heat stress include confusion, difficulty concentrating, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, and trouble breathing.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Is 'Spreading Rapidly' And Upgrades Risk Assessment: WHO Chief
The WHO chief noted that 82 cases have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with seven confirmed deaths, "but we know the epidemic in DRC is much larger."
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Ebola Alert: Surveillance, Health Screening Measures Intensified At Kochi Airport
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Health authorities have intensified surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus at Cochin International Airport, in Kerala's Kochi, following an emergency preparedness meeting jointly convened by Cochin In
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
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Ebola Outbreak Alert Leads To India-Africa Summit Delay
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), initially scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28–31, has been postponed due to the evolving health situation in parts of Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
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Ebola Alert: US Patient's Family Admitted To Berlin Isolation Ward
The family of a U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, has been
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The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Went Unnoticed For Weeks: Timeline Explained
The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 130 with around 600 suspected cases
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Delhi Airport Issues Public Health Advisory Amid Ebola Concerns
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately rep
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RML Hospital Reports First Heat Stroke Case Of The Season
A healthy 24-year-old student from West Bengal is battling for his life in critical condition after becoming Delhi's first heat stroke victim of the season, as temperatures prepare to spike towards a searing 46 degree celusis.
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Heat Stroke Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore In Summer
Heat stroke can become life-threatening within minutes if warning signs are ignored. Experts explain the early symptoms, who is most at risk, and the immediate steps needed to prevent serious complications during extreme summer heat.
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India Strengthens Ebola Screening, Centre Holds High-Level Review Meet After WHO Alert
India has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures after fresh concerns over Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa. The Health Ministry says no Ebola case has been detected in India, while states and UTs have been asked to strengthen sc
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Ebola Alert: US Missionary Being Transferred To Germany, CDC Confirms
A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus
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Rare Ebola Strain Behind Current Outbreak In Congo: Bundibugyo Explained
Health authorities say the outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo, a rare type of Ebola that has no approved medicines or vaccines.
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UN Allocates $60 Million From Emergency Fund To Combat Ebola Outbreak In Congo
Geneva, May 22 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has said that he is allocating up to $60 million from the world body's Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the respons
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Karnataka Steps Up Surveillance After WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department has stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures across the state following the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the ongoing Ebola Disease (ED) outbreak in the Democratic R
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How To Handle Heatwave-Related Health Emergencies? A Doctor Explains
Signs of serious heat stress include confusion, difficulty concentrating, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, and trouble breathing.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Is 'Spreading Rapidly' And Upgrades Risk Assessment: WHO Chief
The WHO chief noted that 82 cases have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with seven confirmed deaths, "but we know the epidemic in DRC is much larger."
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Ebola Alert: Surveillance, Health Screening Measures Intensified At Kochi Airport
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Health authorities have intensified surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus at Cochin International Airport, in Kerala's Kochi, following an emergency preparedness meeting jointly convened by Cochin In
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
-
Ebola Outbreak Alert Leads To India-Africa Summit Delay
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), initially scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28–31, has been postponed due to the evolving health situation in parts of Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
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Ebola Alert: US Patient's Family Admitted To Berlin Isolation Ward
The family of a U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, has been
-
The Ebola Outbreak In Congo Went Unnoticed For Weeks: Timeline Explained
The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 130 with around 600 suspected cases
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Delhi Airport Issues Public Health Advisory Amid Ebola Concerns
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately rep
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RML Hospital Reports First Heat Stroke Case Of The Season
A healthy 24-year-old student from West Bengal is battling for his life in critical condition after becoming Delhi's first heat stroke victim of the season, as temperatures prepare to spike towards a searing 46 degree celusis.
-
Heat Stroke Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore In Summer
Heat stroke can become life-threatening within minutes if warning signs are ignored. Experts explain the early symptoms, who is most at risk, and the immediate steps needed to prevent serious complications during extreme summer heat.
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India Strengthens Ebola Screening, Centre Holds High-Level Review Meet After WHO Alert
India has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures after fresh concerns over Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa. The Health Ministry says no Ebola case has been detected in India, while states and UTs have been asked to strengthen sc
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Ebola Alert: US Missionary Being Transferred To Germany, CDC Confirms
A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus
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Rare Ebola Strain Behind Current Outbreak In Congo: Bundibugyo Explained
Health authorities say the outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo, a rare type of Ebola that has no approved medicines or vaccines.
