Science & Health

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

Dense fog envelopes Delhi; Flights, trains face continued delays

The national capital was enveloped in thick fog on Tuesday, affecting visibility and exacerbating winter challenges.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a temperature of 11.6 degrees Celcius in Delhi at 5:30 a.m., with a minimum forecast of 8 degrees Celcius and a maximum of 19 degrees Celcius for the day.

Jan 7, 2025

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border, 32 dead

At least 32 people lost their lives, and 38 were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday, according to some media reports.

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

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

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

Heavy snowfall in J&K higher reaches, moderate snow, rain in plains

Heavy snowfall occurred in the higher reaches while moderate snow and rain lashed the plains of Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 6, 2025

Delhi: IMD issues yellow alert for light rain, predicts drop in temperature

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in the national capital during the early hours of Monday.

Jan 6, 2025

Delhi freezes under severe cold wave; dense fog disrupts flights, train services

Delhi is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperature dropping to 9 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Adding to the frigid conditions, brisk winds blowing at 16 km/h have intensified the cold, leaving residents struggling to stay warm.

Jan 5, 2025

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

Cold wave grips Telangana, minimum temperature drops below 10°C

Cold wave gripped Telangana with minimum temperature dropping to single digits in 15 and out of state's 30 districts on Friday

Jan 3, 2025