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Death of tuberculosis patient in Kerala throws up questions on gaps in healthcare

At a time when Kerala is moving towards TB elimination by 2025, the death of a 27-year-old youth has opened a virtual Pandora’s box

Ahead of monsoon, ICMR confirms infection geography of dengue has grown from eight States in 2001 to across the country

Bindu Shajan Perappadan

COVID-19 genomics body INSACOG has not put out weekly bulletin since March 27

Bindu Shajan Perappadan,Jacob Koshy

A trained, silent army of healthcare workers to keep outbreaks at bay

Multiple sclerosis: new evidence for the role of glandular fever virus

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Novel host-directed molecules blunt SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus

US scientists, led by Indian, make pathbreaking discovery that could improve lives of brain cancer patients

TB testing stuck in the previous century, and waiting for change

The gravity of the infection was lower than last year as cattle have now developed herd immunity. File

lumpy skin disease

Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again

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Hypertension to be tackled at primary health centres

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Explained | Why is a viable dengue vaccine not yet available

Drug-makers Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec have applied to the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) call for Expression of Interest’ for collaborative Phase-III clinical trials for indigenous manufacturers.

Dengue vaccine: India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine

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Long COVID: a lingering problem requiring greater attention

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What’s in a name? Group behind SAR-CoV-2 variants’ nicknames hopes to bring science closer to people

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Welcome initiative: on quality human clinical trials and using ayurveda and modern medicine

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Daily Quiz | On infectious diseases

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Explained | A CODEC moment to accurately sequence genetic variants

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Of hope and vigilance: announcement that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency

With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt

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FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

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Delhi High Court orders presence of Union Health Secretary on pleas over treatment of children with rare diseases

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also decided to rename the portal which enables population enumeration, risk assessment, and screening for five common non-communicable diseases. File

Government programme for non-communicable diseases renamed

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Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

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The prospect of climate change leading to an increased burden with the spread of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria looms large.

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