A laboratory in South Africa sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples, which led to the discovery of the Omicron variant.
All passengers from at-risk countries have to undego mandatory 7-day institutional quarantine, in order to restrict the transmission of Omnicron variant of coronavirus, said Maharashtra government
Adrian Puren, acting executive director of South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said scientists should know within four weeks to what extent Omicron can...
Omicron accounted for 74 per cent of the 249 virus genomes sequenced in South Africa in November, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD),...
US Climate Envoy John Kerry said US was engaging with countries to help them accelerate a transition to cleaner energy and reduce emissions
UNAIDS Chief said that during the first pandemic, fewer people opted to be tested and some dropped out of treatment because of long lines at clinics
We need not panic about Omicron detection but awareness is absolutely essential. Follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and avoid gatherings: Government
COVID-19: If countries and individuals don't do what they need to do to stop transmission of Delta, they won't stop Omicron either, said WHO Chief
On World AIDS Day 2021, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan made a clarion call to end HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030
Dr Naveen Dang, Director of Dr Dangs Lab explains why the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which contains many of the mutations found in other variants in...
Dominic D’Souza was the first person in Goa to be ostracized for being HIV positive
Activist Shreegauri Sawant talks about the threat of HIV on transgender community on World AIDS Day
34-year-old Dr Swaminathan Chandramouli runs “Doctor on Wheels”, a mobile-healthcare initiative to provide at-home medical services to senior citizens in...
70-year-old Dr Arunoday Mondal, a Padma awardee has been providing healthcare services for free to rural Sundarbans for over two...
Padma awardee Dr. Neelam Kler highlighted the importance of having a holistic healthcare approach to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality...
Dr Indira Chakravarty, who is a Public Health Specialist, said that the Banega Swasth India campaign has helped people understand...
Currently working as the Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad, Padma awardee Dr Nageshwar...
