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WHO labels all on hantavirus-hit cruise ship as high-risk contacts

WHO labels all on hantavirus-hit cruise ship as high-risk contacts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified everyone aboard a cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak as "high-risk" contacts, requiring active monitoring for 42 days

10 May 2026 9:20 AM IST

Hantavirus outbreak can be contained, says Dr Soumya Swaminathan

9 May 2026 8:13 PM IST

US passengers from hantavirus cruise ship to quarantine in Nebraska

US passengers from hantavirus cruise ship to quarantine in Nebraska

American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, will quarantine in Nebraska upon...

9 May 2026 12:22 PM IST

2 Indians among 149 aboard MV Hondius as Hantavirus outbreak leaves 3 dead

2 Indians among 149 aboard MV Hondius as Hantavirus outbreak leaves 3 dead

Two Indian crew members are among 149 people on board the Dutch expedition vessel MV Hondius, which is stranded in the...

8 May 2026 11:26 AM IST

WHO says Hantavirus is serious but ‘not the next Covid’

“Most people will never be exposed to this,” said WHO head of epidemic and pandemic prevention.

7 May 2026 8:33 PM IST

3 evacuated from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship; new case in Switzerland

3 evacuated from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship; new case in Switzerland

A hantavirus outbreak has been detected aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship stranded off Cape Verde with nearly 150...

6 May 2026 6:42 PM IST

Centre launches framework for childhood diabetes screening, treatment

Centre launches framework for childhood diabetes screening, treatment

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide plan for early detection of childhood diabetes,...

3 May 2026 5:39 PM IST

Children may face higher cancer risk from chemicals in water: study

Even low levels of exposure considered relatively safe for adults could pose greater long-term risks for children.

2 May 2026 8:27 PM IST

Drank 5 litres water in Delhi heat, man lands in ICU: Doctors warn risk

Drank 5 litres water in Delhi heat, man lands in ICU: Doctors warn risk

Acute hyponatremia occurs when excessive water intake without adequate salt or electrolyte replacement dilutes sodium...

30 April 2026 4:06 PM IST

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

31 Jan 2024 8:01 PM IST

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

15 March 2023 1:36 PM IST

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

19 Sept 2022 4:41 PM IST

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

10 May 2022 1:12 PM IST

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

19 April 2022 12:32 PM IST

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

16 March 2022 3:38 PM IST

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

9 March 2022 4:00 PM IST

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

3 March 2022 1:13 PM IST

malaria treatment for infants

WHO approves first malaria treatment designed for infants

The WHO said the prequalification confirms the drug meets international standards of quality, safety, and efficacy,...

25 April 2026 3:54 PM IST

Late-night snacking harms gut health under stress, study finds

Late-night snacking harms gut health under stress, study finds

A new study warns that late-night eating exacerbates the gut health effects of chronic stress, disrupting bowel function...

23 April 2026 3:31 PM IST

Kerala issues surgical safety protocol after medical lapses

Kerala issues surgical safety protocol after medical lapses

The Kerala Health Department has introduced strict measures, including pre-operative checks, patient identification, and...

20 April 2026 2:11 PM IST

Energy drinks fuelling liver damage in Indias youth, experts warn on World Liver Day

Energy drinks fuelling liver damage in India's youth, experts warn on World Liver Day

Leading specialists have cautioned that excessive energy drink consumption is driving a surge in liver damage among...

19 April 2026 12:13 PM IST

low body fat men

Too little body fat can harm health, experts warn

Bone health may also suffer. Reduced hormone levels linked to low body fat can increase the risk of osteoporosis and...

17 April 2026 7:58 PM IST

Kerala reports Chikungunya cases, steps up surveillance

Kerala reports Chikungunya cases, steps up surveillance

Authorities informed that clusters were reported from Kunnukara and Chengamanad panchayats in Ernakulam

14 April 2026 11:08 PM IST

Fatty liver cases surge in India, driven by diabetes and obesity: study

Doctors said the condition is increasingly being detected in younger adults and is often asymptomatic in early stages.

14 April 2026 11:46 AM IST

Himanta Sarma meets Governor, stakes claim to form next Assam govt

Himanta Sarma meets Governor, stakes claim to form next Assam govt

10 May 2026 4:02 PM IST

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

18 July 2021 5:11 PM IST

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

6 Feb 2021 5:46 PM IST

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

27 Jan 2021 7:01 AM IST