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India’s Omicron tally reaches 422, states step up preventive measures
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of Omicron cases with 108, followed by Delhi with 79, Gujarat 43, Telangana 41, Kerala 38, Tamil Nadu 34 and Karnataka 31 → Read More
Centre asks states to ensure oxygen supply as omicron cases rise
The move, the union health ministry said, is to ensure that oxygen with the required quantity, pressure and purity reaches the intended patients at their bedside → Read More
Australia recognises Covaxin for travel
Last week, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention placed Covaxin on the list of qualifying Covid-19 vaccine candidates that meet its criteria for exception → Read More
Health ministry issues guidelines for international travel
Travellers would need to produce a negative RT-PCR test report and self-monitor their health for 14 days post arrival → Read More
Covaxin jabs for children: All you need to know
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has recommended granting emergency use authorization (EUA) to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for vaccination of 2 to 18-year-olds against covid-19. Mint explains: → Read More
CDSCO panel recommends EUA for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for 12-18 yrs group
the office of the Drugs Controller General of India, while confirming the development, has said that the final approval from the regulator is still awaited → Read More
AstraZeneca, Tricog launch project for early diagnosis of heart failure
The project addresses unmet need for early diagnosis and intervention for patients with suspected heart attack by enabling cloud-based artificial intelligence-supported interpretation of ECGs → Read More
Only 25% eligible beneficiaries have enrolled under Ayushman Bharat
The report by CII snd BCG found 59% of households in India do not have any health insurance plan → Read More
India urges East Asian countries to lower non-tariff barriers to trade
Anupriya Patel said at a difficult time when the world is already reeling under lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, such restrictive barriers created by certain countries added to the existing vulnerabilities, which was not in the interest of the regional trade → Read More
NHA reviewing applications from over 100 companies to integrate their mobile apps or portals with CoWin
The majority of applications come from pharmaceutical companies, travel portals, state governments and banks → Read More
Brinton Pharma launches wellness & personal care brand Hohner Health
Brinton plans to make Hohner a global brand, where India launch will be followed by the US, UK, Europe, and south-east Asian Market along with Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh → Read More
Healthium acquires AbGel to strengthen portfolio and expand market presence
Earlier this financial year, the Company had acquired VitalCare Group in UK to grow its urology portfolio and to expand its market in Europe and the US → Read More
India allows foreign nationals to get Covid-19 vaccine via CoWIN registration
Foreigners can use their passport as identity document for the purpose of registration on CoWIN portal → Read More
India's cumulative covid-19 vaccine coverage crosses 50 crore-mark
Five States namely Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have administered more than 1 crore cumulative doses of covid-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years → Read More
Centre may allow mixing of Sputnik, Covishield shots
The covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) is considering allowing mixing and matching, but with one restriction—both doses will need to be from similar platforms. → Read More
Glenmark, SaNOtize in pact to market nitric oxide nasal spray for covid treatment in India
The nasal spray is based on nitric oxide, a natural nanomolecule with proven anti-microbial properties, and which has a direct effect on SARS-CoV-2 → Read More
Why India should revisit its food Iodine programme after pandemic
Iodine is a vital micronutrient needed regularly in small quantities for optimal mental and physical development. Iodine deficiency is most damaging during foetal development and the first few years of a child’s life, and can result in stunted growth and mental impairment → Read More
Panacea Biotec gets regulator’s nod to produce Sputnik V jabs
Sputnik V has been part of India’s covid vaccination drive since 14 May after receiving the emergency use authorization on 12 April → Read More
Watchdog tells pharma firms to pass on rate cut benefits to consumers
Since drug prices are inclusive of taxes, producers and marketing firms should lower the maximum retail price, taking into account the GST rate cut announced last Saturday.The government had last week lowered the GST on Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B to zero from 5% → Read More
Majority vaxed via walk-in registrations
Of the total 69,995 vax centres on CoWin, 71% centres are located in rural areas, data from the portal showed → Read More