Two suspected cases of Nipah virus disease have been identified at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), ICMR, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal.
The announcement comes after several outbreaks of the highly contagious disease prompted authorities to order the culling of entire herds, sparking demonstrations by farmers who consider the measure excessive.
Mizoram's Lawngtlai District Deputy Commissioner, Donny Lalruatsanga, visited the locality affected by a suspected waterborne disease outbreak, Kakichhuah, on Sunday.
"Due to heavy rainfall causing flooding, residents in Telangana are experiencing significant damage to their homes and belongings. The government of Telangana is urged to conduct an immediate assessment and provide assistance," he said.
Gurdaspur (Punjab) [India], September 17: In the wake of the devastating floods that have swept across Punjab, UNITED SIKHS has deployed its Jammu-based relief team to conduct critical fogging operations in heavily affected villages and institutions. With a deep sense of empathy and urgency
Health issues are escalating due to the outbreak of flood-related diseases, with doctors and aid workers reporting a surge in patients suffering from diarrhoea, skin infections, and dengue fever.
Health professionals and leading environmental advocates have called on authorities to accelerate the removal of standing water and solid waste ahead of the upcoming monsoon to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks, as reported by Dawn.
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a detailed discussion under a calling attention motion regarding the outbreak of disease in paddy crops across districts, including Karnal, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Ambala and Yamunanagar.
Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have destroyed homes, roads, and livestock, killing over 400 people. Authorities and NGOs are setting up medical camps to tackle waterborne diseases, while the government speeds up compensation and rehabilitation, addressing both physical damage and rising mental
In response to the growing outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle in Pune district, the administration has intensified its vaccination campaign and biosecurity measures. District Collector Jitendra Dudi has directed officials to implement preventive and containment strategies effe
India has sent 300,000 doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines, along with medical supplies, to Bolivia to help manage a disease outbreak, reaffirming its support for nations in the Global South.