Giridhara R Babu

Giridhara R Babu is Professor of Population Medicine at Qatar University's College of Medicine. A life-course epidemiologist with over 180 peer-reviewed publications, he has worked on polio surveillance with the WHO, led the MAASTHI birth cohort in Bengaluru, and advised on India's COVID-19 response. X: @grbepi

Articles by Giridhara

Hantavirus Explained: Separating the Evidence from the Alarm

Should hantavirus worry you? Following the MV Hondius outbreak, which has linked cases across Europe, North America, and beyond, an epidemiologist breaks down the science, the risks, and the public health response, including what it means for India.

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