NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Saturday said that India is “closely monitoring” the situation regarding a new variant of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The ministry also mentioned that it has requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide “timely updates” on the situation in China and that “India is well-prepared” to manage any…
World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared a video of his narrow escape from Israeli attack on Yemen on Thursday.“We faced a very dangerous attack, but my @UN colleagues and I are now safe. We successfully evacuated our wounded colleague to Amman, and he is stable,” he said in a post on X on…
Prime Minister narendra Modi (File Image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said decline in tuberculosis incidence is an outcome of dedicated and innovative efforts, and asserted that “we will keep working towards a tuberculosis-free India” through a collective spirit. His remarks came after health minister J P Nadda stated in a post that…
NEW DELHI: World Health Organisation (WHO) has, in its latest report on tuberculosis globally, acknowledged progress made in India to eliminate the infection.According to the report, TB incidence in India has declined by 18%, from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 195 per lakh population in 2023. This is more than double the pace…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Friday that it has granted its first authorisation for the use of a vaccine against mpox in adults. This marks a significant step in the fight against the disease, particularly in Africa, where mpox has had a notable impact.The vaccine, produced by Bavarian Nordic A/S, can now be…
The MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Bavarian Nordic A/S, has been added to the list of prequalified vaccines against monkeypox, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.“The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate timely and increased access to this vital product in communities with urgent need, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak,” the…
NEW DELHI: The union health ministry has instructed all airports and land ports on the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to remain vigilant for international passengers showing symptoms of Mpox, according to a PTI report citing official sources.Designated hospitals for MpoxThe ministry has designated three Centre-run hospitals in Delhi- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital,…
A deadly new strain of mpox that emerged in Central Africa has spread in the continent and beyond. This year’s major outbreak started with Democratic Republic of Congo – killing at least 450 people – and spread to other areas in Central and East Africa. The Clade 1B strain that is behind the current outbreak…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Wednesday that the escalating transmission of mpox in Africa constitutes a global health emergency, warning that the virus could potentially spread across international borders.The declaration was made by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus following a convening of the UN health agency’s emergency committee. This announcement comes just a…
India has the second highest number of kids who did not receive any vaccine at all in 2023, 1.6 million, just after Nigeria with 2.1 million “zero dose children“, according to Unicef. This 2023 report of WHO/Unicef estimates of National Immunisation Coverage (WUENIC) was based on member states reporting to WHO and Unicef up to…
