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1 Of 2 Patients With Ebola-Like Symptoms Tests Negative In Brazil
Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, officials said, though one...
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Popular Hyderabad Restaurant Sealed Over Expired License And Hygiene Violations
A cockroach infestation on the premises, improperly stored food items and unhygienic kitchen conditions prompted immediate closure of the restaurant
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Parliament Panel Summons Exam Bodies, CBSE Officials Over NEET Row, OSM System
NEET UG 2026 Row: The panel will hold discussions on June 1 with senior officials from the Higher Education Department, the Ministry of Health, and the NTA on the use of pen-and-paper testing versus computer-based testing (CBT), along with issues rel
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Centre On Ebola Alert: Health Minister Reviews Preparedness Amid WHO Emergency
The Centre has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures across the country after the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing surveillance and response mechanisms amid global concerns over the spread of the virus. Officials said...
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Ebola Virus Alert In Andhra Pradesh: Precautions Issued Amid Concerns
Amaravati, May 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday declared an alert in view of the Ebola virus in several African countries.
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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'Public Health Emergency' Of International Concern
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHE
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
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The Right To Cool: In A City Of 2.3 Crore, Delhi Has Just 1 Cooling Zone
Under the Delhi government's Heat Wave Action Plan 2026, officials had promised a network of cooling zones across the capital.
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How Heat Exhaustion May Spiral Into Deadly Heat Stroke
This silent escalation from heat exhaustion to heat stroke is claiming lives across India even as temperatures soar to 45 degrees once again. While official numbers may understate the crisis, the warning from doctors is clear: what starts as manageab
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More Than 230 Cases Of Diphtheria Reported In Australia; Check Symptoms, Causes, Complications And More
The outbreak has pushed the government to increase vaccination efforts and provide extra funding for public health responses. Officials say that the disease, which was once considered rare in Australia, is making a comeback.
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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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US Pledges Major Ebola Aid Surge, Slams WHO Over Delayed Alert In Africa Outbreak
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Pledging a major surge in assistance to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the Trump Administration sharply criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for what American officials described as a delay
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Ebola Alert: US Tightens Curbs After Citizen Tests Positive
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions and emergency measures after an American citizen tested positive for a strain of Ebola in Africa, even as officials stressed there were currently no cases inside the
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Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Records Over 1,000 Organ, Tissue Donations In 6 Years
Ahmedabad, May 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reported a total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its organ donation programme over the past six years, officials said on Friday, as it continues to be recognised as a leading centre fo
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Hantavirus Outbreak Tests Post-Covid Health Communications Playbook
A rodentborne virus with a scary name. A midocean cruise ship in quarantine. Several people dead and more falling sick. It is no wonder that an outbreak
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1 Of 2 Patients With Ebola-Like Symptoms Tests Negative In Brazil
Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, officials said, though one...
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Popular Hyderabad Restaurant Sealed Over Expired License And Hygiene Violations
A cockroach infestation on the premises, improperly stored food items and unhygienic kitchen conditions prompted immediate closure of the restaurant
-
Parliament Panel Summons Exam Bodies, CBSE Officials Over NEET Row, OSM System
NEET UG 2026 Row: The panel will hold discussions on June 1 with senior officials from the Higher Education Department, the Ministry of Health, and the NTA on the use of pen-and-paper testing versus computer-based testing (CBT), along with issues rel
-
Centre On Ebola Alert: Health Minister Reviews Preparedness Amid WHO Emergency
The Centre has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures across the country after the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing surveillance and response mechanisms amid global concerns over the spread of the virus. Officials said...
-
Ebola Virus Alert In Andhra Pradesh: Precautions Issued Amid Concerns
Amaravati, May 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday declared an alert in view of the Ebola virus in several African countries.
-
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'Public Health Emergency' Of International Concern
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHE
-
Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
-
The Right To Cool: In A City Of 2.3 Crore, Delhi Has Just 1 Cooling Zone
Under the Delhi government's Heat Wave Action Plan 2026, officials had promised a network of cooling zones across the capital.
-
How Heat Exhaustion May Spiral Into Deadly Heat Stroke
This silent escalation from heat exhaustion to heat stroke is claiming lives across India even as temperatures soar to 45 degrees once again. While official numbers may understate the crisis, the warning from doctors is clear: what starts as manageab
-
More Than 230 Cases Of Diphtheria Reported In Australia; Check Symptoms, Causes, Complications And More
The outbreak has pushed the government to increase vaccination efforts and provide extra funding for public health responses. Officials say that the disease, which was once considered rare in Australia, is making a comeback.
-
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
-
US Pledges Major Ebola Aid Surge, Slams WHO Over Delayed Alert In Africa Outbreak
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Pledging a major surge in assistance to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the Trump Administration sharply criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for what American officials described as a delay
-
Ebola Alert: US Tightens Curbs After Citizen Tests Positive
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions and emergency measures after an American citizen tested positive for a strain of Ebola in Africa, even as officials stressed there were currently no cases inside the
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Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Records Over 1,000 Organ, Tissue Donations In 6 Years
Ahmedabad, May 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reported a total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its organ donation programme over the past six years, officials said on Friday, as it continues to be recognised as a leading centre fo
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Hantavirus Outbreak Tests Post-Covid Health Communications Playbook
A rodentborne virus with a scary name. A midocean cruise ship in quarantine. Several people dead and more falling sick. It is no wonder that an outbreak
