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The world this week: India takes terror fight global, slams Pak at UN; US threatens tariffs on Apple, EU; Russia hit with sanctions for resisting ceasefire
May 25, 2025 3:33 pm
From India’s all-party teams setting out on a global mission against terror and New Delhi gearing up to ink a trade deal with the US to new sanctions imposed on Iran ahead of nuclear talks and the UN warning that the Gaza crisis is reaching its cruellest phase, a lot has happened in the world this week.
Can WHO’s Pandemic Agreement launch a new era of global health cooperation?
May 22, 2025 12:11 pm
There are key challenges ahead, including the successful adoption of a One Health approach
WHO adopts first global pandemic treaty: Why it redefines public health despite the US absence
May 21, 2025 8:28 am
It hopes to ensure equitable and timely access to diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics
Preparing for the next pandemic: what NITI Aayog report says
October 03, 2024 11:23 am
The Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response (PPER) framework has called for a new Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA), and the implementation of other measures to ensure a swift and effective response within the first 100 days of the outbreak.
What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X'
December 19, 2024 3:28 pm
While influenza and coronaviruses have a track record of causing past pandemics, a longer list of new pathogens could still cause outbreaks with significant consequences.
Are deadly fungal infections causing a 'silent pandemic'? Experts elucidate
September 24, 2024 2:53 pm
Untreatable Fungal Infections: The impact is serious, especially in vulnerable populations, said Dr Ravi Shekher Jha, director, pulmonology, MD, MRCP Fortis Hospital, Faridabad
WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal
May 27, 2024 6:44 pm
A legally-binding pandemic treaty to shore up the world's defences against future pathogens after COVID-19 killed millions, has proved elusive and negotiators failed to produce a draft deal on Friday for formal approval by the assembly this week.
How close is the World Health Organization to agreeing on pandemic response rules?
May 27, 2024 11:15 am
Some observers say this World Health Assembly, for a so-called 'pandemic treaty' that is set to be attended by some 100 ministers, is the single most important moment for the WHO since its 1948 creation.
‘Zombie viruses’ in the Arctic could trigger the next pandemic, warns experts
January 24, 2024 7:38 pm
Experts warn that ancient "zombie viruses" could be released as Artcic ice thaws, causing the next pandemic.
UK parliamentarian admits lying about lucrative pandemic contracts but says she's done nothing wrong
December 18, 2023 2:29 pm
Millions of surgical gowns that it supplied to UK hospitals were never used after officials decided they were not fit for use, and the government has since issued breach of contract proceedings. The National Crime Agency also is investigating allegations of fraud and bribery.
PANDEMIC PHOTOS
At Kolkata International Film Festival, masked Sholay, Titanic posters urge citizens to stay safe
January 15, 2021 4:04 pm
Check out the pictures here!
World AIDS Day: The battle against the pandemic still on
December 01, 2014 4:42 pm
The AIDS pandemic began more than 30 years ago and has killed up to 40 million people worldwide. On World AIDS Day, here's showcasing some inspiring pictures from across the globe that fill us with hope.
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