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.

Jaishankar opened his address with a frank assessment of a deteriorating global landscape. Conflicts, climate events, and the Covid pandemic, he said, had been "key contributory factors" to widening vulnerabilities.

Dismissing all the claims, Usha Uthup said the video in circulation is old. She also clarified that she never left Kolkata and moved to Mumbai.

Every international trip and destination wedding by Indian travellers involves spending foreign currency on flights, accommodation, shopping and more.

Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.

Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to work remotely to save fuel use. He also urged people to use metros and public transport.

Many residents on Tenerife remember the fear and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and are anxious. Protests have taken place near the planned docking area.

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how quickly zoonotic diseases can spread globally. As a result, scientists worldwide have increased efforts to study viruses circulating in wildlife and improve early detection systems.

A viral 2022 tweet resurfaced during the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, fuelling panic online. Experts explain why misinformation spreads during health scares and how people can verify facts before sharing alarming posts.

Hantavirus has become a focal point of discussion as it recently spread on board an Atlantic cruise. Dr Jatin Ahuja, Dr J. Kirtana, and Dr Avi Kumar explain the different treatment protocols for patients.

Two Indian crew members are onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people. WHO says the virus spreads differently from Covid-19 and does not currently pose a pandemic threat.

Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus cannot be detected using rapid antigen kits. Doctors explain why diagnosis depends on specialised blood tests, PCR analysis and clinical suspicion, especially during severe respiratory illness outbreaks.

While a recent outbreak on the cruise ship involved the Andes strain, the only type known to pass between humans, transmission still requires very close, intimate contact.

The recent Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak has become a grim reminder that when a virus enters a cruise ship, it can spread frighteningly fast

WHO chief told AFP Wednesday the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak isn't like Covid's early days.

Crowded, enclosed spaces like cabins, lifts, and theaters allow infections to move rapidly through the ship.

The brothers, originally from the Cleveland area, claimed to be UAE royalty, with Zubair falsely asserting he was married to a UAE princess.

Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.

During his latest monologue, Meyers stated that the president’s disapproval numbers were now “higher than Covid and January 6.” 

Canine coronavirus primarily affects dogs, but emerging research suggests possible human infection risks. Here's what experts say about zoonotic transmission, symptoms, and whether pet owners should be concerned.

"During COVID, there was a phase of one year. I wouldn't say I was addicted or abusing alcohol, but I was drinking frequently," Janhvi Kapoor said

Symptoms like frequent post-meal pain, early fullness, and weight loss require medical evaluation to rule out conditions like gallstones or gastric cancer.

Kalki Koechlin welcomed her daughter Sappho during the initial stages of the Covid lockdown, which added on to other challenges she was facing