India lacks diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases

June 29, 2024 admin

A recent case of Zika virus infection in Pune has renewed concerns about India’s preparedness for diagnosing emerging infectious diseases. After experiencing symptoms like fever and rashes, the 46-year-old doctor was hospitalised and diagnosed with Zika virus infection after his samples were sent for testing to the apex virology institute. Subsequent testing of his family…

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Centre Asks All States To Be Vigilant For Bird Flu Deaths

May 31, 2024 admin

Centre has asked all states to be vigilant for unusual deaths amongst domestic birds and poultry New Delhi: The Centre has asked all states to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can be initiated…

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