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Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews flood damage in Kathua, says modern
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed flood-hit areas in Kathua, saying fields remain submerged but no casualties occurred. He said nanotech-based water filter plants worth Rs 50 lakh each have been deployed to provide safe drinking water and prevent epidemics.
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Study discovers resin element effective against coronaviruses, reduces inf
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A recent study discovered that a resin element is highly effective against coronaviruses and significantly reduces their infectivity on plastic surfaces.
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Multivalent meningococcal meningitis vaccine from SII achieves WHO prequal
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"As the first conjugate vaccine to safeguard against the five predominant causes of this deadly disease, MenFive® offers hope for a future free from annual outbreaks and epidemics in the African meningitis belt. It is a big moment as we, together, pave the way towards a healthier Africa
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GenWorks Launches In-Vitro Diagnostic Tests to Curb Monsoon Epidemics of D
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28: The medical industry has grown leaps and bounds in terms of diagnosis and prevention of diseases particularly after the pandemic. IVD is significant in preventing, diagnosing, and treating ailments for relieving the stress on the healthcare industry and improving
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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022: History, significance and
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The world celebrates December 27 as International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022. This day promotes the value of epidemic prevention, preparedness, and collaboration by encouraging all individuals, institutions, and governments to properly prepare their population in line with national
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How prepared is India for future epidemics? Experts discuss readiness at T
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), an autonomous research institute of Department of Biotechnology under the central government's Ministry of Science and Technology meeting "Preparedness for Future Epidemics: Is India ready to meet the CEPI 100 days vaccine
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G20 hosts official launch of Pandemic Fund
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Speakers at the event welcomed the launch of the Pandemic Fund as a key part of the solution to reducing risks from epidemics and pandemics in the most vulnerable parts of the world and contributing to a healthier and safer world.
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Widespread outbreak of dengue, other epidemics affect Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 11 (ANI): Amid ravaging floods, Pakistan is hit with a dengue outbreak that has gone out of control across the country.
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China instrumental in spreading four pandemics: Report
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 12 (ANI): China has been covering up epidemics within the country for a long time and helped spread four pandemics around the world, said a report in New York Post that warned that Covid might not be the last.
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Chilean experts predict another COVID-19 peak in coming weeks
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Santiago [Chile], June 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Chile will face another peak of COVID-19 infections in the next two weeks, a local epidemics monitoring group predicted on Tuesday.
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COVID-19: Punjab govt bans political gatherings, extends night curfew till
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 7 (ANI): With the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ordered a total ban on political gatherings till April 30. Violators, including political leaders, will be booked under the DMA and Epidemics Act,
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Epidemics top the world's short-term risks: WEF
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 19 (ANI): Infectious diseases, extreme weather and livelihood crises pose a critical threat to the world in the next two years, according to the latest survey by World Economic Forum (WEF) members from business, government and academia.
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