Tag:infectious disease
Asia Pacific
‘Declare Health Emergency’ to End Hepatitis in Asia
Hepatitis is now the world’s second deadliest infectious disease and seven of the top ten countries with highest hepatitis burden are from Asia Pacific....
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Nipah Virus Keeps the Health System on its Toes
There’s no cure and no vaccine for the Nipah Virus – and so far this year, both confirmed cases have resulted in deaths.
By Mohammad...
Health Policy
Evolving Cholera Poses Outbreak Threat – Scientists Urge Close Monitoring of Cholera Variants
New cholera variants capable of causing large outbreaks could emerge, say scientists, recommending Constant monitoring of the evolving cholera bug to prevent outbreaks. The...
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Climate Change: ‘Graveyard of Glaciers’ Lays Bare Existential Threat of Melting Ice
Five years ago, the premature death of the Ok glacier in Iceland was commemorated in a ceremony attended by...
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Maldives’ Central Bank Assures Debt Repayment Capability Amid Credit Rating Downgrades
The government has committed to implementing the recommended measures proposed by the rating agencies and is actively working on...
ADB Approves $100 Million Loan for Water Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka
In a bid to boost efficiency and performance within the sector, the program will assist in the development of...
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Climate Change: ‘Graveyard of Glaciers’ Lays Bare Existential Threat of Melting Ice
Five years ago, the premature death of the Ok...
Maldives’ Central Bank Assures Debt Repayment Capability Amid Credit Rating Downgrades
The government has committed to implementing the recommended measures...
