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West Bengal: 2 suspected Nipah virus cases, Centre deploys response team
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Two suspected cases of Nipah virus disease have been identified at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), ICMR, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal.
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"Bird flu is under control, department has taken action", says Kerala Heal
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, George said the Animal Husbandry Department has already initiated necessary action in the affected areas.
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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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French govt to vaccinate 1mn cattle against lumpy skin disease
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Pakistan: Rawalpindi detects poliovirus in environmental samples ahead of
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Two environmental samples in Rawalpindi tested positive for poliovirus ahead of the final anti-polio drive from December 15 to 18. Authorities said the virus is linked to an active cluster elsewhere and preparations are in place to vaccinate over one million children in the district.
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1 J&K Air Squadron NCC Udhampur conducts first flying experience for Junio
Updated : 4 months ago IST
1 J&K Air Squadron NCC, Udhampur, conducted its first formal flying training exposure for Junior Division (JD) and Junior Wing (JW) cadets,
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Ethiopia confirms first Marburg outbreak as WHO steps up efforts to addres
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Health Ministry confirmed nine cases in the Omo region, an area close to the border with South Sudan. The confirmation came after health workers in the region reported several patients exhibiting symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever.
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Germany detects poliovirus in wastewater sample in Hamburg
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
This follows previous reports about circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in wastewater samples from several locations in Germany since the end of 2024, which comes as a setback when countries are vying to eradicate the virus.
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On Its 50th Anniversary, Sintex sets a 'Guinness World Record' to champion
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 5: On its 50th anniversary, Sintex, India's most trusted name in water management solutions, has achieved a historic milestone -- earning a Guinness World Record for mobilizing over 31,000 people in 24 hours to pledge responsible water usage.
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Sindh government's criminal negligence turns dengue outbreak into a nation
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, addressing a press conference at the Hyderabad Press Club, activist Imran Suharwardy, accompanied by Alhaj Gulshan Ilahi Qadri, Advocate Tahir Rajput, Advocate Zafar Arain, Nazish Fatima, Abdul Ghani Shah, Salman Zaidi, and Mukhtar Ahmed, revealed that 16 ci
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No active bird flu detected; reopening decision after October 30: Delhi Na
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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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Pakistan records one more polio case, takes nationwide tally to 27
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation have slowed progress.
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