The Latest Breaking News from NCDC

Ebola Reaches West Africa for the 1st Time in a Decade — What Happens Now?

Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in Abuja on Oct. 20. Here's what it means as the world's fastest-growing outbreak spreads.

Latin Times · Oct 22

Is It Viral Fever? 7 Signs You Should Watch For

A sudden fever, unexplained weakness, or aching body can make you wonder if you are coming down with a viral infection. With seasonal changes, flu, dengue, and other infections can cause symptoms that may look surprisingly similar. While most fevers are not a cause for panic, knowing which signs to…

MyLifeXP · Sep 30

Delhi's LNJP Hospital readies 70-bed backup ward to handle potential surge in H1N1 cases

In response to the growing concern about H1N1, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital has launched a dedicated isolation ward for affected individuals. As the H1N1 strain of Influenza A takes precedence among respiratory pathogens in India, the hospital stands ready to enhance its medical infrastructure if the situation demands.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Demand to strengthen filariasis treatment facility in Kozhikode

Demand to strengthen filariasis unit at Government General Hospital, Kozhikode, following shifting of NCDC regional unit to Thiruvananthapuram.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?

As India carries one of the largest burdens of drug-resistant pathogens worldwide, The Hindu Parley discusses whether antibiotics are being over-prescribed in the country

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey

Over half of the almost 10,000 hospital patients surveyed recently were given antibiotics to prevent infection, rather than to treat it, amidst growing concerns about the rise in resistance to antibiotics.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Five people succumb to COVID in last 24 hours; 511 cases of JN.1 series variant reported till January 2

The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) under the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported five deaths due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in the country.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, cautions Union Health Secretary

Union Health Secretary said that zoonotic disease is one of the areas of concern which is affecting humans as well as the animal health

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

NCDC hails Kerala for its success in checking Nipah spread

NCDC appreciates Kerala's Health Dept. for successful containment of Nipah virus. 19 core committees, control room & call centre formed to chart out outbreak management & response plan. Alert health system sounded alarm when unusual fever death reported.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Karnataka to get a National Centre for Disease Control branch

Karnataka will soon get a branch of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). A memorandum of understanding was signed between the NCDC, Government of India, and the State Health and Family Welfare Department in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023