Category: Diseases
Marburg Virus
A recent outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Rwanda has killed at least 15 people.
Anthrax
A female elephant died due to anthrax at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Japanese Encephalitis
Delhi has reported its first case of Japanese Encephalitis in 13 years
Chikungunya | Ixchiq Vaccine
United States reports surge in chikungunya cases among travellers from Telangana.
Insulin
Sir Frederick Banting’s birth anniversary (November 14) is observed as World Diabetes Day to honor the discovery of insulin.
Glioblastoma
Recent trials have shown that immunotherapy can be used to treat Glioblastoma
G20 Pandemic Fund
Central Government will implement the G20 Pandemic Fund, which is aimed at enhancing the country’s “animal health security”.
Lassa fever
A recent Lassa fever case in Iowa, involving a traveler from West Africa, has brought the disease to public attention.
E. coli
US has been battling the E. coli outbreak through contaminated food.
Kala-azar
India to seek certification from WHO for eliminating Kala-azar
Diphtheria
WHO team arrived in Deeg, Rajasthan amidst rising cases of Diphtheria.
Measles and Rubella
South East Asia Region countries set a new target to eliminate measles and rubella from the region by 2026