This is part of its efforts to popularize science to the general public and students who are pursuing science as their career. TNSF attempt to focus on students on higher science as everyone knows that learning of science at college within the curriculum is not enough to acquire holistic knowledge of science at the appropriate time. Hence, to fill the gap between what students are acquiring through the curriculum and what it is required, TNSF is planning its activities on higher science to students who are pursuing higher education.

About the Lecture
Hantavirus infections have recently gained renewed public attention, often accompanied by significant misinformation and public anxiety. This session, “Hantavirus: Separating Facts from Fear,” aims to provide a clear, evidence-based overview of hantavirus disease from a clinical, laboratory, and public health perspective. The talk will explore the virology and epidemiology of hantaviruses, modes of transmission, clinical syndromes including Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), and current diagnostic approaches. Emphasis will also be placed on risk assessment, infection prevention, biosafety considerations, and the role of surveillance in outbreak preparedness. Common misconceptions surrounding transmission, fatality rates, and pandemic potential will be addressed using current scientific evidence. By distinguishing established facts from exaggerated fears, this presentation seeks to improve awareness among healthcare professionals and support informed clinical and public health decision-making in the context of emerging zoonotic diseases