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New COVID variant Stratus haunting US: What are the symptoms?

The Stratus variant (XFG) of COVID-19 is now the third most common in the U.S., with a 14% share of cases. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi/File Photo

Published on Aug 6, 2025, 6:34 PM IST

India’s zero dose children reduced by 43% in 2024: WHO data

Compared to 2023, around 1,71,000 more children received at least one vaccine. (File AFP photo)

Published on Jul 15, 2025, 2:47 PM IST

WHO puts Sheikha Hasina's daughter on leave amid corruption charges

Multiple reports state that action was taken after the Bangladesh’s Anti corruption commission filed a case related to fraud, misuse of power and forgery against her.

Published on Jul 14, 2025, 9:44 AM IST

What we know about Covid variant ‘Nimbus’ known for ‘razor blade throat’

Under the WHO list of COVID variants to watch for, Nimbus has been classified as a "variant under monitoring."

Published on Jun 19, 2025, 10:50 PM IST

Israel says WHO's 'selective silence' deafening after hospital hit by Iran

Smokes raises from a building of the Soroka hospital complex after it was hit by a missile fired from Iran in Beersheba, Israel, Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Updated on Jun 19, 2025, 10:46 PM IST

New Covid-19 variant causes sore throat that feels like 'razor blades': Details

Many people have been reporting a symptom called 'razor blade throat' but it’s unclear if this is a symptom of Covid or one of the many other viruses circulating, reported Salon. (Freepik)

Published on Jun 12, 2025, 10:46 AM IST

Killer fungus from The Last of Us to become reality soon: Researchers

Aspergillus, which is classified as a common group of fungi, can cause life-threatening diseases in humans, and severe infections in livestock and plants.

Published on May 26, 2025, 10:59 AM IST

NB.1.8.1, LF.7 variants of Covid detected in India: INSACOG data

Though WHO's preliminary risk assessment classifies NB.1.8.1 as posing low public health risk globally, it has mutations having increased transmissibility

Published on May 24, 2025, 1:22 PM IST

‘Pakistan breeds terrorism’: Indian diplomat's strong rebuttal at WHO goes viral

Indian diplomat Anupama Singh exercised India’s right of reply and slammed Pakistan.

Updated on May 22, 2025, 9:50 AM IST

World must now build on the pandemic treaty

The US’s refusal to fund WHO — it was the body’s largest historical funder — will mean the watchdog is left with very little teeth unless China or Europe fills the vacuum (REUTERS)

Updated on May 21, 2025, 7:27 PM IST

Karnataka man drinks 5 bottles of undiluted liquor to win ₹10,000 bet, dies

There is no safe amount of alcohol consumption that would not affect health, according to WHO.

Published on May 1, 2025, 1:30 PM IST

Fractured world unites for a pandemic treaty

It is reassuring that 193 countries waded through conflicting viewpoints to achieve convergence on several key provisions (AP)

Published on Apr 28, 2025, 8:01 PM IST

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in two days, Palestinians say

Palestinians mourn over the body of Kinan Edwan, 2 years old, killed in an Israeli army airstrike, during his funeral in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Updated on Apr 19, 2025, 5:06 PM IST

WHO finalises landmark agreement on dealing with future pandemics

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the sealing of the accord marks a significant milestone in our shared journey towards a safer world.

Published on Apr 16, 2025, 12:43 PM IST

World Health Day 2025: Know the theme for 2025, history, significance and more

World Health Day 2025: Celebrated annually on April 7, World Health Day 2025 focuses on improving health across various sectors.

Updated on Apr 7, 2025, 11:18 AM IST

US measles outbreak: WHO issues travel warning amid rising cases

SEMINOLE, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 27: Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium on February 27, 2025 in Seminole, Texas. (Photo by Jan Sonnenmair / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Apr 1, 2025, 1:27 PM IST

WHO seeks $8 million in 30 days after earthquake leaves Myanmar in need of aid

The World Health Organisation has urgently appealed for aid in the rescue efforts for the Myanmar earthquake

Updated on Mar 31, 2025, 3:23 AM IST

Myanmar quake: 1,644 dead, foreign aid arrives; anti-coup forces pause fighting

Rescue efforts continued to take place at affected areas across Myanmar in the aftermarth of the massive earthquake that struck the country on Friday.

Updated on Mar 30, 2025, 8:53 AM IST

Punjab government to ban energy drinks in schools, colleges

Health minister Dr Balbir Singh said there are World Health Organization (WHO) directions against the consumption of these drinks by those under 18 years of age . (HT file)

Published on Mar 21, 2025, 10:24 AM IST

Europe: Measles cases doubled in 2024 to 25-year high, says WHO

Published on Mar 13, 2025, 6:34 PM IST

5 years ago, WHO's pandemic declaration alerted world to unfolding disaster

At a press conference on March 11, 2020, the head of the United Nations' health agency, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, finally said the worsening outbreak could be "characterised as a pandemic". (Representative image)

Published on Mar 10, 2025, 9:29 PM IST

‘Can be done, but…’: Ex-WHO chief weighs in on 90-hour workweek debate

'You can work hard, let's say for a few months...But could we have continued that for years together? I am not sure,' the former Chief Scientist of WHO said.

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 10:34 AM IST

USAID cuts put tuberculosis response in peril, WHO says

USAID cuts put tuberculosis response in peril, WHO says

Published on Mar 6, 2025, 12:57 AM IST

WHO says won't 'give up' as US aid funding cuts take toll

WHO says won't 'give up' as US aid funding cuts take toll

Published on Mar 4, 2025, 5:59 PM IST

Gaza polio vaccination drive reached 600,000 children: WHO

Gaza polio vaccination drive reached 600,000 children: WHO

Published on Feb 27, 2025, 5:26 PM IST

Two clusters of unknown illness kill 50 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Two clusters of unknown illness kill 50 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Updated on Feb 26, 2025, 12:53 AM IST

Middle East latest: US suspension of funds leaves UN health operations in Gaza in limbo

Middle East latest: US suspension of funds leaves UN health operations in Gaza in limbo

Published on Feb 25, 2025, 5:16 PM IST

Breast cancer deaths to rise, 1 in 20 women to be diagnosed globally: WHO warns

A new report warns against rising breast cancer cases. (Pexel)

Published on Feb 25, 2025, 9:47 AM IST

Uganda discharges the last Ebola patients. No new deaths from the contagious virus reported

Uganda discharges the last Ebola patients. No new deaths from the contagious virus reported

Published on Feb 18, 2025, 9:06 PM IST

Could switching salt with an alternative reduce risk of stroke? Study reveals

Salt substitutes are alternatives containing potassium and lower levels of sodium.

Updated on Feb 6, 2025, 4:21 PM IST

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