Islamabad, May 29 (IANS) Frontline health workers in Pakistan continue to operate in one of the world’s most violent security environments, complicating efforts to eradicate polio from the country. They… Continue reading Attacks on health workers complicate polio eradication efforts in Pakistan: Report
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proactively put Mumbai’s healthcare system on high alert following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of an Ebola outbreak in… Continue reading Ebola threat: BMC sets up 10-bed isolation ward in Kasturba hospital
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam on Friday said that the Maharashtra government remains firmly committed to continuing the ‘Ladli Bahen’ scheme and accused the Opposition of… Continue reading Maha govt firmly committed to continuing Ladli Bahen: Shiv Sena
Washington, May 28 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Thursday it has mobilised $112 million and established a quarantine facility in Kenya as part of a rapid response to a… Continue reading US mobilises $112 mn for Ebola response (Lead)
Washington, May 28 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Thursday it has mobilised $112 million and established a quarantine facility in Kenya as part of a rapid response to a… Continue reading US mobilises $112 mn for Ebola response (Lead)
Ottawa, May 28 (IANS) The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday issued a trilateral statement on public health travel measures in the wake of the Ebola virus outbreak in… Continue reading US, Mexico and Canada issue trilateral statement on public health travel measures
Washington, May 28 (IANS) The United States has mobilised more than $112 million in bilateral foreign assistance in less than two weeks to combat the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the… Continue reading US rushes $112 million for Ebola fight
Dhaka, May 28 (IANS) Bangladesh continues to grapple with an escalating measles outbreak with five more children reportedly dying from the disease and similar symptoms on Thursday, taking the total… Continue reading Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll climbs to 565
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday interacted with government school principals and Education Department officials on the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, vowing to make… Continue reading Delhi CM Rekha Gupta discusses students’ menstrual hygiene with school principals
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department has announced a significant abatement of the prevailing heat wave to severe heat wave conditions across many parts of northwest India… Continue reading IMD predicts heat wave relief as thunderstorms hit northwest India
Kampala, May 28 (IANS) Uganda on Thursday assured tourists that national parks and other tourist attractions across the East African country remain safe to visit, saying Ebola prevention measures have… Continue reading Uganda says tourist sites safe despite Ebola outbreak, bans public gatherings
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India has dispatched emergency pharmaceutical supplies as part of efforts to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the… Continue reading Africa CDC thanks India for pharmaceutical aid to support Ebola containment in DR Congo
