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US announces additional COVID-19 assistance of USD 41 million to India-dnmUS announces additional COVID-19 assistance of USD 41 million to India-dnm

US announces additional COVID-19 assistance of USD 41 million to India

USAID announced an additional USD 41 million in support to help India respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness for Covid-19 and future health emergencies.

Top Stories Jun 29, 2021, 12:49 PM IST

High vaccination rates can help reduce risk of coronavirus variants: WHO-dnmHigh vaccination rates can help reduce risk of coronavirus variants: WHO-dnm

High vaccination rates can help reduce risk of coronavirus variants: WHO

Dr Michael Ryan, WHO's emergencies chief, told a news conference that ultimately, high levels of vaccination coverage are the way out of this pandemic.

Coronavirus World Jun 8, 2021, 10:57 AM IST

Haryana government extends lockdown-like curbs till May 24, strict measures to be taken-dnmHaryana government extends lockdown-like curbs till May 24, strict measures to be taken-dnm

Haryana government extends lockdown-like curbs till May 24, strict measures to be taken

According to the state government order, all non-essential movements will continue to be restricted in Haryana. However, those engaged in municipal service duties, law and order, emergencies, and government machinery entrusted with Covid-19-related duties, will be exempted from the lockdown curbs.
 

Top Stories May 16, 2021, 3:40 PM IST

India suffering but will get through Covid Surge WHO-VPNIndia suffering but will get through Covid Surge WHO-VPN

Covid Surge: 'India is suffering, but it will get through this'

Dr Michael J Ryan, the World Health Organisation's Executive Director of Emergencies Programme, explains how India can fight its way through the second wave of Coronavirus.

Top Stories May 13, 2021, 2:07 PM IST

WHO Dr Micheal Ryan warns of brutal reality of Covid -VPNWHO Dr Micheal Ryan warns of brutal reality of Covid -VPN

WHO's Dr Micheal Ryan narrates 'brutal reality of Covid pandemic'

Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of WHO Health Emergencies Programme, says: "Some countries really need to take a look in the mirror in terms of what they are doing to drive infection rates down. Otherwise, health systems in many countries will face real issues in the days to come." 

Top Stories May 11, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

Coronavirus People with medical emergencies can enter Delhi with e-pass, AAP government tells high courtCoronavirus People with medical emergencies can enter Delhi with e-pass, AAP government tells high court

Coronavirus: People with medical emergencies can enter Delhi with e-pass, AAP government tells high court

Taking note of the AAP government's submission, the court disposed of a plea seeking immediate de-sealing of Delhi borders to enable citizens in NCR to access hospitals

India Jun 4, 2020, 4:26 PM IST

Coronavirus This virus may never go away warns WHOCoronavirus This virus may never go away warns WHO

Coronavirus: ‘This virus may never go away’, warns WHO

'I think there are no promises in this and there are no dates. This disease may settle into a long problem, or it may not be,' Michael Ryan, the WHO’s emergencies chief, said

WORLD May 14, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

Ola, Uber made available for non-COVID-19-related medical emergenciesOla, Uber made available for non-COVID-19-related medical emergencies

Ola, Uber made available for non-COVID-19-related medical emergencies

In a bid to ease the inconvenience emerging out of lockdown due to COVID-19, Kanataka government has tagged along with Ola and Uber to address travel issues during emergencies
 

India Apr 8, 2020, 4:48 PM IST

Non-coronavirus medical requirements during lockdown? Ola helpline in Bengaluru South could be your answerNon-coronavirus medical requirements during lockdown? Ola helpline in Bengaluru South could be your answer

Non-coronavirus medical requirements during lockdown? Ola helpline in Bengaluru South could be your answer

To tackle the inconvenience emerging out of lockdown due to COVID-19, Bengaluru South will witness 25 Ola cabs pressed into service. This is an initiative by public representatives to address travel issues during emergencies that arise other than coronavirus.
 

Coronavirus India Mar 30, 2020, 5:48 PM IST

Festival of lights turns into days of darkness for few as negligence causes vision loss, facial injuriesFestival of lights turns into days of darkness for few as negligence causes vision loss, facial injuries

Festival of lights turns into days of darkness for few as negligence causes vision loss, facial injuries

Over 10 persons so far have suffered injuries due to bursting of crackers. The victims comprise people who lit up fireworks and bystanders. Realising that there will be emergencies during Deepawali, Minto Eye Hospital deputed extra staff for round the clock treatment.

India Oct 28, 2019, 7:51 PM IST

13,0000 marshals to be deployed in Delhi buses from October 29 to ensure safety of women: Arvind Kejriwal13,0000 marshals to be deployed in Delhi buses from October 29 to ensure safety of women: Arvind Kejriwal

13,000 marshals to be deployed in Delhi buses from October 29 to ensure safety of women: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister on Monday (October 28) said that as many as 13,000 marshals have been appointed to deploy them on Delhi buses to ensure women safety and aid in medical emergencies when needed.

India Oct 28, 2019, 1:08 PM IST

Indians in Gulf unable to send cash for emergenciesIndians in Gulf unable to send cash for emergencies

Currency crisis: Indians in Gulf unable to send cash for emergencies

The problem is all the more severe where the money is needed for hospital related emergencies.

Nov 17, 2016, 8:18 AM IST