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Predominant circulation of viral agents, particularly Influenza A, Metapne
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Dr Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr. Dang's Lab, identified Influenza A (H3N2), Metapneumovirus, Coronaviruses, and Influenza B as the primary agents circulating in Delhi-NCR and noted that the surge is likely linked to cooler temperatures, fluctuating humidity, and rising air pollution, which often
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Reasons cited for US decision to withdraw are untrue, says WHO Chief
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
After the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO), Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that they hoped US to return to active participation in WHO in future and called the decisions cited by the US for withdrawal as "untrue".
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Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hospitals overwhelmed as seasonal influenza c
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Hospitals across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are facing immense pressure due to a sharp rise in seasonal influenza cases, with paediatric and chest wards operating beyond capacity, health officials said, The Express Tribune reported.
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Union health ministry holds two-day Chintan Shivir to strengthen influenza
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to an official statement from the Ministry, the Chintan Shivir aims to provide a structured platform for deliberations among key stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms ahead of the upcoming influenza season in the country.
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Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildlife, livestock and, in limited cases,
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Pakistan: Flu surge alarms Punjab as over 50,000 cases reported in 12 days
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab's health department has said that more than 50,000 people have been treated for influenza-like illness in government hospitals across the province in just 12 days, according to a report by Samaa TV.
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Pakistan: Karachi facing surge in influenza cases as H3N2 strain spreads
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Karachi is witnessing a rise in influenza cases, driven by the H3N2 strain, following an earlier outbreak of H1N1, The Express Tribune reported on Friday.
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India delivers 63,734 doses of Influenza and Meningitis vaccines to Afghan
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India delivered 63,734 doses of Influenza and Meningitis vaccines to Afghanistan to address urgent medical needs.
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No active bird flu detected; reopening decision after October 30: Delhi Na
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's National Zoological Park is expected to decide on its reopening after October 30th, as there is currently no active presence of the Avian Influenza virus. This information was shared in a statement by the park's director on Saturday.
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Spike in current status of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in children, influe
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Doctors in Delhi are observing increased rates of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in children and influenza, dengue, and chikungunya across all age groups.
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No fresh bird deaths at Delhi Zoo, vigilance continues after painted stork
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Zoological Park (NZP) in Delhi on Tuesday said no fresh bird deaths had been reported in the water bird aviary or the migratory birds pond, even as samples of painted storks from the zoo recently tested positive for avian influenza.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders strict measures to prevent bird flu outbrea
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taking cognisance of the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, directed the departments concerned to take swift and coordinated action, said the statement.
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