India reports 94 Zika virus cases
2018-10-19
Zika virus is harmful to pregnant women, as it can lead to microcephaly, a condition in which a baby’s head is significantly small. Continue Reading
Zika virus : Health department issues alert
2017-05-31
Varanasi: After the detection of first cases of Zika virus in Gujarat, the health department in Varanasi has issued an alert suggesting dos and don’ts for preventing and controlling mosquito breeding. Chief medical officer Dr. VB Singh issued the alert for general public on Wednesday. He said that Zika virusContinue Reading
Indian girl part of US team that cracked Zika virus
2016-04-06
Sirohi is from Meerut, a major city in Uttar PradeshContinue Reading
World’s first Zika Virus vaccine made in India, claim scientists
2016-02-03
Hyderabad: In an important “Make in India” moment, scientists at a Hyderabad lab say they have developed the world’s first vaccine against the Zika Virus. They say, in fact, that they have two. The World Health Organisation has declared Zika and its suspected link to birth defects a global health emergency.Continue Reading