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Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected - it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Mpox's recent history is yet another reminder that an infectious disease in one corner of the world…
PTI
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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?
The spread of mpox through certain African countries led the Africa Centres for Disease Control and…
PTI
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Danish monkeypox-vaccine maker surges 17% after global health emergency declared
Bavarian Nordic extended its two-day gain to 31% on the WHO news as the company's CEO pledged to pr…
Filip De Mott
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Reliance Jio IPO – India’s biggest telco to go public in 2025, retail IPO further away
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is reportedly gearing up to launch the initial public offerin…
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Chennai air show tragedy: What can we do to avoid turning large gatherings into potential death pits
The Chennai air show on Marina Beach witnessed a tragic turn with five deaths due to overcrowding, …
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Weekend wrap: Nvidia’s AI-driven surge, Indian banks’ steady growth and more
Nvidia has become the world's largest company amidst an AI boom, surpassing Apple. Meanwhile, the U…
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Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali
Pakistan's Lahore is facing an unprecedented air pollution crisis, with its AQI exceeding 1,000, pr…
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Wealthy Silicon Valley county becomes first to declare loneliness a public health emergency
San Mateo county is one of the wealthiest in the US, hosting the headquarters of tech giants includ…
Alia Shoaib
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Nearly 50% of India's public infrastructure unprepared for disaster management, notes CBRE survey
The vulnerability to disasters is further exacerbated by a confluence of factors, including changin…
PTI
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Climate change may soon be considered a public health emergency worldwide, if doctors get their way
As climate change exacerbates extreme weather, pollution and disease, humans — particularly those f…
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Having a lice-infected passenger on a flight—what’s the worst that could happen?
An American Airlines flight became the centre of unusual drama when it was diverted following a rat…
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How did we manage to deal with COVID-19 so quickly, but the common cold still remains a persisting problem?
Despite rapid COVID-19 vaccine development, curing the common cold remains challenging due to many …
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Healthcare in India faces massive strain as costs rise by 14% annually; most expenses paid out-of-pocket
Kidney disease has emerged as a growing concern in India, with Delhi being identified as the kidney…
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Struggling with IPO filing? AI might come to your rescue soon
Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch disclosed at a FICCI conference that AI will be used to streamline the…
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Kolkata rape and murder case: Health Ministry writes to heads of Central Govt hospitals to enhance security
Following the rape and murder incident of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, …
ANI
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Monitoring of entry-exit, escort to women doctors among security measures for central hospitals
The Union health ministry released new security measures for central government hospitals, focusing…
PTI
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China's drug regulator clears mpox vaccine; to undergo clinical trial
There is currently no approved mpox vaccine in China. Globally, a few vaccines have been approv…
PTI
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Mpox has finally infiltrated India, but how worried should we be about the viral disease?
Days after our neighbour Pakistan confirmed its second Mpox case this month, India has also reporte…
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India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally
The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in res…
ANI
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An Air Europa flight was forced to make an emergency landing after passengers suffered neck and skull fractures during severe turbulence
Severe turbulence forced an Air Europa flight from Spain to divert to Brazil. At least 30 people on…