The Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of the Mpox virus, particularly West African type 2, in recent patients. This case, confirmed on September 9, 2024, is travel-related and is not part of a global health emergency involving the Class 1 virus. This is an isolated case, like the 30 reported in India since … Read more
A Yale research team has revealed how cells in different parts of the human airway vary in their response to the common cold virus. Their finding, published in Cell Reports, could help solve the mystery of why some people exposed to the cold virus get ill while others don’t, said the researchers. Rhinovirus is a … Read more
NEW DELHI: In the wake of Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has written to the Queensland government in Australia asking it to provide an antibody developed there to test if it can “neutralise” the virus in humans. The antibody has not been tested on humans so far. “We have … Read more
The outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala claimed 2 lives on Tuesday. It is suspected that they were infected by the virus. their samples have been sent for lab testing. So far the virus has claimed ten lives in Mallapuram and Kozikode. Two persons are still in critical condition. Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the … Read more
The outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala has so far claimed at least ten lives while two persons are still in critical condition. Union Health Minister JP Nadda is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed for all support to be extended to Kerala in its prevention and management. Following which, a multi-disciplinary Central team … Read more
The outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala has so far claimed at least ten lives while two persons are still in critical condition. Union Health Minister JP Nadda is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed for all support to be extended to Kerala in its prevention and management. Following which, a multi-disciplinary Central team … Read more
The Union Health Ministry has sent a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala’s Kozhikode district to probe the rising number of cases and reported deaths due to the Nipah virus. The high-level team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been asked to assist the Kerala government and closely monitor the situation. “We are … Read more
