UNICEF highlights devastating mental health dangers for Ukraine’s children
May 07, 2022, at 07:07 pm
New York: Ten weeks into the war in Ukraine, UN humanitarians on Friday said that they were urgently ramping up efforts to provide vulnerable children with specialist and psychosocial support, amid “tremendous” mental health needs and ongoing dangers linked to the Russian invasion and sexual and gender-based violence.
India records 3,805 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths
May 07, 2022, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 3,805 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity touched 0.78 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Saturday.
COVID-19 surge in China: Asian Games postponed
May 06, 2022, at 09:04 pm
Hangzhou: Asian Games 2022, due to take place in Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 25, have been postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Friday.
Nearly 15 million deaths directly or indirectly linked to COVID-19
May 06, 2022, at 07:05 pm
New York: Approximately 14.9 million deaths globally were directly or indirectly associated with the COVID-19 pandemic by the end 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday in new data on excess mortality attributable to the disease.
New plan to accelerate clean energy access for millions globally
May 06, 2022, at 06:42 pm
New York: Amid the global energy crisis and worsening climate emergency, the United Nations and partners on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to accelerate action towards achieving clean, affordable energy for all, and the ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions.
India registers 3,545 new COVID-19 cases, 27 deaths
May 06, 2022, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 3,545 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.76 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Friday.
May 06, 2022, at 05:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly objected to the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s use of the mathematical model to calculate the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the Asian country, saying the "figure is totally removed from reality".
Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease: Care Through Non-Governmental Initiatives
May 05, 2022, at 10:36 pm
It appears that in India, diabetes and hypertension are responsible for 40% -50% of all cases of chronic renal failure.
Record profits, while COVID treatment often ‘out of reach’ for the poor
May 05, 2022, at 08:40 pm
New York: While reported COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline, Omicron sub-variants are driving an increase in the Americas and Africa, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, noting the disparity between profits being made, and treatments available in the developing world.
Himachal Pradesh: Four die in car accident at Shimla district
May 05, 2022, at 06:59 pm
Shimla/UNI: Four People traveling died when their car fell down at Chupadi near Rohru of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday evening, spokesperson of state disaster management authority confirmed Thursday.
India reports 3,275 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
May 05, 2022, at 04:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 3,275 new Covid-19 cases while the toll went up by 55 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said Thursday.
WHO warns of worsening obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
May 04, 2022, at 11:45 pm
New York: Obesity rates have reached “epidemic” proportions across Europe and are still rising, the World Health Organization (WHO) Office for the region said in a report published on Tuesday.
Natural resources must be ‘part of the solution’ in fight against deforestation
May 04, 2022, at 11:17 pm
New York: Between 2010 and 2018, the rate of deforestation worlwide slowed by nearly 30 per cent compared to the previous ten years, according to a key report launched on Tuesday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Laos govt advises people to get Covid booster shots
May 04, 2022, at 10:44 pm
Vientiane/UNI/Xinhua: Laos health authorities have advised the people to get a Covid-19 vaccine booster to strengthen their immunity and meet the criteria needed to apply for foreign travel.
India registers 3,205 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths
May 04, 2022, at 03:36 pm
New Delhi: India marked a significant jump in daily count in the past 24 hours as 3,205 new COVID-19 cases were registered, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
African Swine Fever: Assam’s Biswanath district administration bans pig transport, pork products
May 04, 2022, at 02:32 pm
Guwahati: In view of the surging African Swine Fever (ASF) cases, Biswanath district administration of Assam has banned 66 locations of the district from transporting any live pig or pig feed or pork products.
Delhi reports 1,414 COVID-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours
May 04, 2022, at 04:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi reported 1,414 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which is 31 per cent more than yesterday.
India registers 2,568 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, 20 deaths
May 03, 2022, at 03:10 pm
New Delhi: India registered 2,568 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the country's daily positivity rate touched 0.61 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
China reopens makeshift hospitals in Beijing to tackle possible COVID-19 surge
May 03, 2022, at 01:49 am
Beijing: China has resurrected Beijing's makeshift hospitals to handle the possible COVID-19 surge in the capital, media reports said on Monday.
India registers 3,157 fresh COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths in past 24 hours
May 02, 2022, at 03:06 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 3,157 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 1.07 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.
India witnesses spike in Covid-19 cases with 3,324 new infections in last 24 hrs
May 01, 2022, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid an upward trend of Covid-19 cases, India recorded 3,324 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry stated in its daily bulletin on Sunday.
Maharashtra logs 155 fresh Covid-19 cases
May 01, 2022, at 04:08 pm
Aurangabad/Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra has reported 155 new Covid-19 cases and one death in the past 24 hours, the health bulletin said on Sunday.
Heatwave condition continues in Delhi
Apr 30, 2022, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi: Delhi continues to reel under the severe heatwave conditions with the temperature recording over 40 degrees Celsius till 1130 hours on Saturday , as per India Meteorological Department.
Indian wildlife conservationist Charudutt Mishra clinches Whitley Gold Award
Apr 30, 2022, at 10:47 pm
Noted snow leopard expert and wildlife conservationist Charudutt Mishra clinched the Whitley Gold Award this year.
Extreme heat impacting millions across India and Pakistan
Apr 30, 2022, at 06:17 pm
New York: With extreme heat gripping large parts of India and Pakistan, the two countries are working to roll out life-saving health action plans to combat the heatwave, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
WHO calls for end to ‘insidious’ online marketing of baby formula
Apr 30, 2022, at 05:46 pm
New York: The $55 billion baby formula industry must end exploitative online marketing targeting parents, particularly mothers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Friday.
India records 3,688 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Apr 30, 2022, at 03:07 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 3,688 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as the daily positivity rate touched 0.74 percent, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Saturday.
About 6,500 killed due to heatwaves in India since 2010: Expert
Apr 30, 2022, at 02:27 pm
New Delhi: Heatwaves have killed more than 6,500 people in India since 2010, and intense heat is putting more stress on organs like heart and lungs as they function beyond their capacity which could be hazardous, according to Principal Investigator for National Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme Dr Naresh Purohit here on Saturday.
About 6,500 killed due to heatwaves in India since 2010: Expert
Apr 30, 2022, at 02:26 pm
New Delhi: Heatwaves have killed more than 6,500 people in India since 2010, and intense heat is putting more stress on organs like heart and lungs as they function beyond their capacity which could be hazardous, according to Principal Investigator for National Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme Dr Naresh Purohit here on Saturday.
Delhi records hottest April in 72 years amid intense heatwave
Apr 30, 2022, at 03:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The national capital recorded the second hottest April in 72 years with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius amid massive heatwaves across the country.