Health & Science

Saturday, February 20th 2016 - 07:19 UTC
Francis admits contraception is morally acceptable in fighting Zika virus

Pope Francis suggested that using artificial contraception may be morally acceptable in fighting the Zika virus. But the Argentine pontiff, speaking to reporters as he flew back to Rome from an exhausting visit to Mexico, categorically ruled out abortion as a response to Zika, comparing the practice to a “Mafia” killing.
Tuesday, February 16th 2016 - 07:55 UTC
President Rousseff with 200.000 troops leads the “Zika Zero” campaign

More than 200,000 troops fanned out across Brazil over the weekend to raise awareness about the mosquito that spreads the Zika virus, which has been linked to a surge in birth defects.
Tuesday, February 16th 2016 - 07:43 UTC
Brazil will hold Olympic Games despite Zika, says president Rousseff

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said that the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro would take place despite the Zika virus, at a time when various athletes have expressed their fears about competing.
Friday, February 5th 2016 - 07:41 UTC
Brazil: health workers can enter private properties to crush Zika breeding grounds

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff implemented a nationwide mandate this week allowing government health workers to enter private properties to crush Zika breeding grounds. Exterminators now have the right to inspect and disinfect households, even without the presence of its owners.
Wednesday, February 3rd 2016 - 06:32 UTC
US reports first known case of Zika virus transmission through sex

The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials, who said it likely was contracted through sex and not a mosquito bite, a day after the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 06:05 UTC
Zika virus declared an international public health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus to be an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of suspected cases of birth defects in Brazil.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 05:42 UTC
Zika cancellations to be waived by cruise lines in the Caribbean

Cruise lines have followed the lead of major airlines and begun waiving cancellation penalties for some customers booked on voyages to the Caribbean and other destinations affected by the fast-spreading Zika virus.
Monday, February 1st 2016 - 06:12 UTC
WHO Emergency committee meets in Geneva to address the Zika virus situation

The World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan has briefed on the Zika virus situation. In the briefing Ms Chan gave a brief history of the disease and explained why WHO is so deeply concerned.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 13:04 UTC
Falklands' has announced a health advice and warning on the ZIKA virus

The Falkland Islands has joined the rest of the word and set out a health advice and warning on the worldwide increase in the ZIKA virus. The message is from the Director of Health and Acting Chief Medical Officer and outlines precautions to be taken against the virus which for the most part carried via mosquitoes.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 12:35 UTC
Glyhphosate court battle in California could turn into lead case

Monsanto stepped up its defense of a widely used weed killer by filing a lawsuit in California seeking to prevent glyphosate, the main ingredient in its Roundup herbicide, from being added to the state’s list of known carcinogens.