Supported by funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the collaboration aims to rapidly manufacture vaccine doses and begin clinical trials.

Body weight regulation involves a complex interaction between hormones, the brain, genetics, metabolism, sleep patterns, psychological health and environmental influences.

WHO and EU intensify efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, focusing on surveillance, treatment, and preventing cross-border spread.

The idea behind Pawzeeble did not come from analysing business research papers or identifying a profitable gap in the market. It was conceptualised, little by little, after Sathe began taking care of Leah, a paralysed rescue pup. Like most first-time pet parents in India, Sathe had to figure out the vaccine schedule, grooming rituals, supplements, and other aspects of...

Dhaka, May 31 (IANS) Two more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8 a.m. on Sunday, raising the death toll to 585 since March 15, local media reported.

India's fertility decline has been dramatic over the past five decades. The TFR dropped from 5.2 during 1971-1981 to 4.5, and further from 3.6 in 1991 to 1.9 in 2024.

India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.

This is where the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has erupted in the middle of a grinding conflict that has hollowed out public services and displaced millions.

ICMR's launch of the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform marks an important moment for India's biomedical sector.

India has made progress in healthcare, but Covid-19 showed that more needs to be done

Researchers at Oxford University are developing the novel jab targeting the rare strain. The World Health Organization says

Global health experts now warn that pandemic risks are rising faster than investments in preparedness.

The operator of the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak said the virus was likely introduced before passengers boarded and did not...

Amid the Ebola outbreak that resulted in nearly 100 deaths in eastern Congo's Ituri province with several suspected, Dr NK Arora, AIIMS Bilaspur President, urged calm to the citizens, saying there is no reason to panic in India.

The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes

Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A

Ahmedabad, May 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will conduct a city-wide mega vaccination drive on May 7 as part of its ongoing HPV immunisation programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.

From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.

H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.

Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.

Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.

Vaccinations play a crucial role in malaria prevention. Dr Neha Rastogi explains how vaccinations play a role in preventing the high disease burden of malaria.