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What do we know about the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus?

May 19, 2026 revoi editor

Geneva (Switzerland): A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections as of Monday. Here is what we know about this […]

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The Rupee: Amid geodynamic turbulence, the Indian currency slides to 96.34/USD

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: As West Asia fears regathering of the war clouds, surging global bond yields, elevated energy prices, and the resultant geoeconomic turbulence, the Indian rupee on Monday hit a fresh low of 96.34 per US dollars, the media reported. With this fresh slide, the Indian currency has slumped 2 per cent […]

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Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava Addresses Diamond Jubilee Valedictory Function of HLL Lifecare Limited, Commemorating Six Decades of Distinguished Service to the Nation

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Health Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, addressed the Diamond Jubilee Valedictory Function of HLL Lifecare Limited today in HLL Peroorkada Factory, Thiruvananthapuram, marking the organisation’s 60 years of dedicated service in advancing public health in India. Established in 1966, HLL Lifecare Limited has played a pioneering […]

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Health department on high alert as Kedarnath pilgrim footfall crosses 5 lakh

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Health Department in Rudraprayag has been placed on high alert as the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Temple crossed five lakh amid a steady rise in footfall during the ongoing pilgrimage season. In view of the increasing crowd, the Health Department is also working in full alert mode and continuously providing medical […]

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Govt signs agreement to develop new CAR-T therapy for Multiple Myeloma

May 14, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has signed an agreement with Hyderabad-based Helix Cell Therapeutics Private Limited for an advanced CAR-T cell therapy project focused on Multiple Myeloma. The project, titled “Generation of Novel Dual Targeting Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells to Treat Multiple Myeloma and […]

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Ahmedabad achieves 65 pc target in free HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls

May 14, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) achieving 65 per cent of its vaccination target so far. According to figures released by the civic body, 31,579 vaccine doses had […]

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IndiaAI Mission and NHA Felicitate Winners of AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026

May 13, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, felicitated the winners of the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026 at IISc Bengaluru on May 9, 2026, marking the conclusion of a two-day national showcase of AI-driven innovation in public health insurance. Organised […]

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Scientists Discover Hidden Molecular Switch That Could Strengthen Bones

May 13, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Scientists at McGill University have discovered a hidden molecular “switch” that activates a powerful calorie-burning system in brown fat, a breakthrough that could pave the way for new treatments for bone diseases and metabolic disorders. The findings, published in the journal Nature, reveal how glycerol — a molecule released when fat is broken […]

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS NATIONAL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AWARDS 2026

May 12, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 12, 2026). In her message for the National Florence Nightingale Awards – 2026, the President said, […]

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President Murmu honours nursing personnel with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026

May 12, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to distinguished nursing personnel at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Nurses Day. Addressing the gathering, the President praised nurses and healthcare professionals for their compassion, dedication and service to the nation. She said nursing personnel […]