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HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses

Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.

Jan 7, 2025

2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

Two children in Maharashtra's Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), taking the total tally to 7 in the country on Tuesday.

Jan 7, 2025

HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (IANS Interview)

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar.

Jan 7, 2025

Harnessing Predictive Analytics for Disease Prevention: Pioneering a New Era in Healthcare

Predictive models have redefined screening protocols by stratifying patients based on personalized risk profile

Jan 6, 2025

1 more case reported from Gujarat; no need to panic, says govt

Two children test positive for HMPV in Chennai, recovering

Two children in Chennai have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and are recovering.

Jan 6, 2025

HMPV: 1 more case reported from Gujarat; no need to panic, says govt

One more case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in Gujarat on Monday, taking the tally to three cases in the country.

Jan 6, 2025

ICMR detects 2 cases of HMPV in Karnataka with no travel history: Centre

A senior doctor at Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru confirmed to International Business Times about the two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). It's 3 month old girl and 8 month old boy with no travel history. One of the child was discharged, while other remained hospitalised.

Jan 6, 2025

8-month-old baby in Bengaluru becomes India's 1st case of HMPV

India records first HMPV case: 8-Month-Old baby in Bengaluru infected

India has recently reported its first case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus currently causing an outbreak in China. The case was detected in an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, Karnataka marking it as the first instance of HMPV in the country.

Jan 6, 2025

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Vice Prez Dhankhar

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Dhankhar

Schemes like Ayushman Bharat and telemedicine are providing last-mile delivery of healthcare to people in the country.

Jan 4, 2025

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted treatment of breast cancer.

Jan 2, 2025

As rabies deaths rise, TN health dept directs vaccine availability in all districts

Tamil Nadu acts against rising rabies deaths, ensures statewide vaccine availability

In response to the escalating rabies-related fatalities and dog bite incidents, the health department of Tamil Nadu has issued a directive to health officers across all districts and cities. The directive mandates the round-the-clock availability of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) to combat the alarming surge in rabies cases.

Jan 2, 2025

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HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses

2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (IANS Interview)

Harnessing Predictive Analytics for Disease Prevention: Pioneering a New Era in Healthcare

Two children test positive for HMPV in Chennai, recovering

HMPV: 1 more case reported from Gujarat; no need to panic, says govt

ICMR detects 2 cases of HMPV in Karnataka with no travel history: Centre

India records first HMPV case: 8-Month-Old baby in Bengaluru infected

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Dhankhar

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

Tamil Nadu acts against rising rabies deaths, ensures statewide vaccine availability

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