Contagious diseases like measles, COVID-19, influenza, norovirus, and tuberculosis pose significant global health challenges.

During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these ...

“The most common point that will generally contain germs are called ‘high-touch areas,’” said Kevin W. Garey, professor and ...

ICMR’s nationwide lab network strengthens outbreak surveillance, detects deadly viruses early, and fortifies the country’s ...

India is witnessing a sharp rise in viral infections, warns ICMR. Top diseases include Dengue, Influenza A, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, and Herpes, with cases increasing across multiple states in 2025.

China's National Disease Control and Prevention Administration warned on Monday of a general uptick in acute respiratory ...

China is currently experiencing an increase in influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus, and other acute ...

A new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that one in every nine Indians tested positive for ...

Public toilets are a "microbial soup" and there are things you should be doing to protect yourself — including not taking out ...

Health authorities across the UK have issued warnings about a 48-hour bug that spreads "at this time of year". The UK Health ...

“Vaccination also plays a critical role. Vaccines are available for some waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, rotavirus and hepatitis A. The most effective protection combines the use of ...