India, Indonesia and Thailand must play a lead role in overcoming the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

In the fresh lockdown 3.0 guidelines, cycle rickshaws, autos, taxi, cabs, barber shops and intra-district plying of vehicles and buses are restricted in Red Zones.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the eighth week of COVID outbreak in the city was better than the seventh week in terms of new infections reported.

In Maharashtra, COVID-19 toll climbed to 521 as 36 more deaths were reported on Saturday, the highest single-day figure so far in the state, while the

The Delhi government has stepped up its efforts in order to protect its officials and employees from coronavirus pandemic. Nikhil Kumar, who is currently

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the eighth week of COVID outbreak in the city was better than the seventh week in terms of new infections reported.

Number of novel coronavirus cases in India soared to 46,433 with 32,138 active cases, despite a 40-days and above lockdown period completed in an effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19.

NWith 349 new cases reported in a day, the total count of Covid cases in Delhi crossed 5000. With no deaths reported in the last 48 hours, the toll remained at 64, it said.

African-American men who are at high risk of prostate cancer, are less likely to use a more targeted biopsy option for detecting prostate cancer, according

New type of immunotherapy that targets macrophages has undergone preliminary testing on mice and shows promise for the future treatment of ovarian cancer.

Immune cells of the host exposed to nanoparticles induced an anti-cancer immune response by activating T cells that invaded and slowed tumor growth, said

There are no targeted therapies or immunotherapies proven effective to treat pediatric brain cancer better than chemotherapy. In fact, chemotherapy has

Newly developed blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer accurately. The findings of the study are published in the journal iAnnals of Oncology/i.

A simple urine test can help detect the presence of proteins associated with lung cancer, said MIT researchers. This kind of noninvasive test could reduce

During the COVID-19 pandemic, bowel cancer patients will benefit from the use of effective, shorter, and safer radiotherapy treatment, reports a new study.

New study offers evidence that doing regular exercise can help prevent the most common type of liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma. The study also identified

New biomarkers were identified by scientists from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center to diagnose rare chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC)

New unique immunotherapy delivery system kills cold tumors by binding to the tumors' collagen, using interleukin 12 (IL-12) protein to inflame the tumor.

Pancreatic cancer can be identified accurately using a test known as liquid biopsy, reports a new study. A blood test may be able to detect the most

New method enables timely diagnosis and treatment of urological cancer which includes prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. Biomarkers are biological

Death rate from prostate cancer is presumed to fall by almost 10 percent in the UK and across nearly all European Union (EU) countries this year as better

Brain cancer patients typically need a biopsy so physicians can assess their mutation status and make a treatment decision. But, a new AI (Artificial

New study guides clinicians on managing lung cancer screening programs and patients with lung nodules during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the

In pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the cardioprotective drug dexrazoxane preserved cardiac function without

Mystery illness kills around 12 people in Malaysia, and death investigation is underway. Finding out the cause of death as soon as possible could save many lives.

A lab report from USA revealed that premium brands of processed iodized salt sold in India contained alarming levels of carcinogenic and harmful components such as potassium ferrocyanide.

When an elderly plane passenger fell ill mid-flight, a heroic doctor saved the man's life by sucking his urine out of his blocked bladder. When the

Infection rate from a measles outbreak that has swept the country started to come under control in Samoa. Samoa, the south pacific nation has been gripped by measles, a highly infectious disease.

A small group of Americans considers the religious affiliation of the hospitals they choose to be treated, but a majority said they didn't want religion to interfere in their healthcare choices.

Radioactive iodine is the recommended frontline treatment for patients with hyperthyroidism seen in Graves' disease, according to an evidence review led by University of Birmingham researchers.

For critical care specialists, hepatic failure poses complex challenges unlike those of other critical illnesses. A new set of evidence-based recommendations

Nonstop media coverage on the coronavirus may provide vital information and, to some degree, reassure the public. But such round-the-clock coverage can

New oral formulation of Amphotericin B is identified to treat systemic fungal and parasitic infections by the researchers at the Wasan Laboratory in the

X-ray elastography is a non-invasive method of medical imaging to know the stiffness and elasticity of soft tissue. This could allow healthcare professionals

Number of daily deaths in Italian hospitals is increasing at the maximum rate, and more numbers of deaths in hospital are likely to continue until mid-April

Exponential growth seen in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths, the WHO warned on Thursday. According to latest data from Johns Hopkins University''s

Disinfection tunnel used to sanitise people for just Rs 10,000 been developed by Indian Railways. A railway ministry official said that the loco

Overburdened doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel at the frontline are facing immense pressure from the society at large. While fighting against

Researchers are developing virus testing devices that could be used without the benefit of medical facilities, which would be particularly useful in rural or remote regions.

Despite progress, old mindsets continue to challenge gender and social inclusion in community water management.

On International Women’s Day, Deepa Joshi shares a lesson from South Africa to demonstrate why delivering gender equality demands far-reaching systems change.

In an opinion piece in The Independent, IWMI Director General Claudia Sadoff says "Achieving greater gender equality will help to strengthen the resilience of our food systems, revitalize rural economies and enhance rural livelihoods."

The principles of integrated water resource management insist on taking a basin-wide or systemwide approach rather than addressing surface water and groundwater issues separately.

Since the COVID-19 crisis escalated, we have been reminded daily that one of the most important precautionary measures we can take to avoid infection – and spreading the virus – is washing our hands.

“One of the big challenges of dealing with water resource management is: How are you going to manage something if you can't measure it?” said William Rex, senior adviser at the International Water Management Institute.

And when it comes to adapting to climate change, knowledge is power, which is why a new programme to gather continent-wide information on water could be a game-changer.

Scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) were invited to contribute to a number of chapters in WWDR 2020, including chapter 4 (Water-related extremes and risk management).

A welcome piece of positive news for Africa comes from the Sri Lanka-headquartered International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a new satellite data initiative.

Water-related natural disasters are major impediments to human security and sustainable socioeconomic development. Climate change has made extreme weather events more severe by altering their frequency, timing, intensity and duration.

A network of solar irrigation pumps equipped with sensors that connect to the Internet will potentially provide a world first database of groundwater usage in sub-Saharan Africa.