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'Master Key' Vaccine Technique May 'Prevent Next Pandemic': Researchers
New AI-aided vaccine technology developed by scientists at Cambridge University offer potential immunity against whole families of viruses and could even prevent the next pandemic.
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Ancient Plague Outbreaks Among Siberian Hunter Gatherers Dated To 5500 Years Ago
The plague was causing deadly outbreaks among communities of hunter-gatherers in Siberia around 5,500 years ago, according to a study on Wednesday that sheds light on how humans...
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Endemic vs Epidemic vs Pandemic: What's The Difference?
Knowing the difference between endemic, epidemic, and pandemic helps people better understand public health updates and disease-related news. These terms provide important information about how widely a disease is spreading and what level of response may be needed.
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How Dharna Durga Fulfilled Her Bollywood Dream: Instagram Fame To Maa Behen
From creating relatable Instagram characters during the pandemic to starring in Maa Behen, Dharna Durga's journey is a story of resilience, humour, and chasing Bollywood dreams
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Covid To Ebola, What Makes Doctors And Medical Staff Frontline Workers?
When a patient enters a hospital with symptoms of a disease, frontline workers are usually the first people to examine, test, treat, and monitor that person. Their work begins before a disease is fully understood and often continues until the outbrea
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India's Pandemic Preparedness: Which Healthcare Areas Need Urgent Attention?
India has made progress in healthcare, but Covid-19 showed that more needs to be done
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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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From Ebola To Mpox: Why Delayed Vaccine Access Remains A Major Global Health Risk
Global health experts now warn that pandemic risks are rising faster than investments in preparedness.
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Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a...
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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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A New Flu On The Horizon? Why Scientists Are Sounding The Alarm On The Zoonotic Potential Of Influenza D
A little-known influenza D virus may pose future pandemic risks, experts warn. With evidence of human exposure, livestock links, and diagnostic gaps, scientists stress urgent surveillance to prevent another global outbreak.
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Janhvi Kapoor Slams Misleading 'Clickbait' Narrative About Her Drinking Habits: 'Undermines Role As A Caregiver'
Janhvi Kapoor recently called out the misleading narrative surrounding her drinking habits. She clarified that she has never battled alcohol addiction, but shared her experiences as a caregiver instead
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WHO Simulates Global Outbreak Response To Boost Readiness For The Next Pandemic
WHO conducted a large-scale global simulation involving 26 countries to test outbreak preparedness. The exercise highlights the importance of coordination, workforce readiness, and rapid response to future pandemics.
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Train Service Between China, North Korea Set To Resume After 6 Years
Passenger train service between China and North Korea is set to resume on Thursday, six years after it was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travel operators told AFP.
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From Arab Spring To Covid: A History Of Oil Price Swings This Century
The price of the US benchmark WTI oil contract topping $100 after the United States launched a military attack against major crude producer Iran is the latest significant swing experienced by the commodity this century.
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'Master Key' Vaccine Technique May 'Prevent Next Pandemic': Researchers
New AI-aided vaccine technology developed by scientists at Cambridge University offer potential immunity against whole families of viruses and could even prevent the next pandemic.
-
Ancient Plague Outbreaks Among Siberian Hunter Gatherers Dated To 5500 Years Ago
The plague was causing deadly outbreaks among communities of hunter-gatherers in Siberia around 5,500 years ago, according to a study on Wednesday that sheds light on how humans...
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Endemic vs Epidemic vs Pandemic: What's The Difference?
Knowing the difference between endemic, epidemic, and pandemic helps people better understand public health updates and disease-related news. These terms provide important information about how widely a disease is spreading and what level of response may be needed.
-
How Dharna Durga Fulfilled Her Bollywood Dream: Instagram Fame To Maa Behen
From creating relatable Instagram characters during the pandemic to starring in Maa Behen, Dharna Durga's journey is a story of resilience, humour, and chasing Bollywood dreams
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Covid To Ebola, What Makes Doctors And Medical Staff Frontline Workers?
When a patient enters a hospital with symptoms of a disease, frontline workers are usually the first people to examine, test, treat, and monitor that person. Their work begins before a disease is fully understood and often continues until the outbrea
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India's Pandemic Preparedness: Which Healthcare Areas Need Urgent Attention?
India has made progress in healthcare, but Covid-19 showed that more needs to be done
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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.
-
From Ebola To Mpox: Why Delayed Vaccine Access Remains A Major Global Health Risk
Global health experts now warn that pandemic risks are rising faster than investments in preparedness.
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Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a...
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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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A New Flu On The Horizon? Why Scientists Are Sounding The Alarm On The Zoonotic Potential Of Influenza D
A little-known influenza D virus may pose future pandemic risks, experts warn. With evidence of human exposure, livestock links, and diagnostic gaps, scientists stress urgent surveillance to prevent another global outbreak.
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Janhvi Kapoor Slams Misleading 'Clickbait' Narrative About Her Drinking Habits: 'Undermines Role As A Caregiver'
Janhvi Kapoor recently called out the misleading narrative surrounding her drinking habits. She clarified that she has never battled alcohol addiction, but shared her experiences as a caregiver instead
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WHO Simulates Global Outbreak Response To Boost Readiness For The Next Pandemic
WHO conducted a large-scale global simulation involving 26 countries to test outbreak preparedness. The exercise highlights the importance of coordination, workforce readiness, and rapid response to future pandemics.
-
Train Service Between China, North Korea Set To Resume After 6 Years
Passenger train service between China and North Korea is set to resume on Thursday, six years after it was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travel operators told AFP.
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From Arab Spring To Covid: A History Of Oil Price Swings This Century
The price of the US benchmark WTI oil contract topping $100 after the United States launched a military attack against major crude producer Iran is the latest significant swing experienced by the commodity this century.
