Study reveals why highly infectious cholera variant died out

A new study reveals why a highly infectious variant of the cholera bug, which caused large disease outbreaks in the...

China's economy unlikely to move in 'highest gear in near term'

Many businesses in China, particularly customer-facing ones, are afraid that they might not be able to survive till...

IMF asks China to boost vaccinations, recalibrate COVID strategy

This recommendation came after an annual review of China's economic policies which saw virtual discussions between...

WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future outbreaks

In a statement, the WHO said that starting with a meeting held last Friday, November 18, WHO is convening over 300...

Shortage of cholera vaccines forces WHO shift to single-dose

Since January this year, 29 countries have reported cholera cases, including Haiti, Malawi and Syria which are...

'Cholera vaccines shortage leads to scrapping of 2 dose strategy'

Geneva [Switzerland], October 19 (ANI): A strained global supply of cholera vaccines has prompted the international...

Single-person quarantine zones become 'new normal' in Shanghai

Beijing [China], October 11 (ANI): Amid a surge in Covid-19 outbreaks ahead of the 20th National Party Congress, the...

Lassa virus endemic area could significantly grow in decades

San Diego [US], September 27 (ANI): Researchers examined decades' worth of environmental data related to Lassa virus...

Manufacturing activity falls in China

Shanghai [China], September 1 (ANI): With record heat waves causing a surge in electricity consumption in China, the...

China's industrial profits decline in July due to COVID-19 curbs

Beijing [China], August 28 (ANI): China's industrial performance in July edged down, due to the decline in demand...

Afghanistan gripped by multiple disease outbreaks

Washington [US], August 10 (ANI): Afghanistan is facing multiple disease outbreaks, including Acute Watery Diarrhea...

Pakistan: Cholera outbreak worsens situation in Balochistan

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 10 (ANI): The number of Cholera cases in the Zhob district of Balochistan province...