Sneha Mordani
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New Delhi, DL, India
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No amount of alcohol is safe, 200 million Europeans at risk of developing cancer: WHO
When it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health, says a new WHO statement. → Read More
Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine to cost around Rs 800: Sources
Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC will cost around Rs 800, sources said on Tuesday. → Read More
Ex-AIIMS director Randeep Guleria joins Medanta
Dr Randeep Guleriam was appointed as the Chairman of the Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and the Director of Medical Education at Medanta. → Read More
India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio improves by 6 points: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the Maternal Mortality Ratio of India improved by 6 points. → Read More
Gambia cough syrup deaths: Major lapses found at Maiden Pharma's Haryana unit
The Haryana state drug officials have listed glaring lapses that were spotted during the inspection of Maiden Pharma’s manufacturing facility, a firm whose cough syrup is linked to Gambian kids’ deaths. → Read More
More genomic sequencing key to fighting Zika virus more effectively: Experts
Professor Vinod Scaria, Principal Scientist, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), believes there is a need now to look beyond the role of Aedes mosquitoes in the spread of this infection. → Read More
Govt’s Deal for SII, Bharat Biotech Vaccines: Free Doses, PM CARES Funding, Role of Condom-Maker PSU
After days of hectic negotiations, discussions on pricing and much back and forth, India has finally inked two vaccine deals. → Read More
Who Will Administer You Anti-Covid Shots? Centre Fine Tunes Vaccination Drive Strategy
Training will be provided under the training module for management of Covid-19 named 'Integrated Govt. Online training' (iGOT) portal on Ministry of HRD's DIKSHA platform. This was set up for capacity building of frontline workers to handle the pandemic efficiently. → Read More
Here's What We Know About Lesser-known Covid-19 Vaccine Firms PM Modi Will Hold Talks With Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding the talks two days after his tour to major facilities taking stock of their ongoing processes and roll-out methods. → Read More
Any Laxity During Festivals or Winter Will Result in 26 Lakh New Covid-19 Cases Within a Month: Govt Panel
The government panel has also said that if norms are adhered to, there is a possibility of the pandemic being controlled by early next year. → Read More
What is eVIN and How Will it Ensure Covid-19 Vaccination for a Billion Plus People?
Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) system, which provides real-time information on vaccine stocks and storage temperatures across all cold chain points in the country, is being enhanced to address the needs for distribution and tracking of Covid-19 vaccine. → Read More
Covid-19 May Not Dampen Festive Cheer as Survey Finds Indians Keen on Celebrating with Precautions
It is important to note that one of the main reasons for spike in Covid-19 cases in Kerala has been the festival of Onam. The state is now reporting up to 10,000 cases a day. → Read More
Govt Launches Ayurveda Protocols for Asymptomatic, Milder Cases of Covid-19, Recommends Yoga for Prevention
The government has released national protocol on infection management in mild cases of Covid-19. Ayurvedic Practitioner can now prescribe medicines in asymptomatic and mild cases of COVID 19. → Read More
Double Trouble: Fall in Air Quality During Winter Could Lead to More Covid-19 Cases in Delhi
The 24-hour AQI of the city has been rising for over a week, touching 180 in the ‘moderate’ range, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. → Read More
Health Minister Rules Out 'Human Challenge Trials' for India that Involve Purposely Infecting Participants
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said human challenge studies ought to be undertaken with abundant forethought, caution, and oversight when conducted. → Read More
Health Minister Cautions against Covid-19 Prevention Fatigue, Says States to Decide on Festival Celebration
He also urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour during the festival season. “Each and every one of you to take ownership at your own levels: personal, society, RWA, colony, and office” he said. → Read More
Eight Months Into the Coronavirus Pandemic, Access to ICU Beds Still a Tall Order
A total of 17,000 responses have been received. Of all the patients contacted, 38% said they had to use clout or connections to get an ICU bed. About 7% said they had to follow up extensively to secure an ICU bed. Roughly 7% even paid a bribe to get a bed. → Read More
'Govt Doesn't Know? We Will Tell Them': Medical Fraternity Fumes as Young Doctors Succumb to Covid-19
Among the dead, a 33-year-old anaesthesiologist, a 25-year-old resident doctor, and a 35-year-old practitioner who succumbed to the novel coronavirus in the last three days alone. → Read More
The Curious Case of a Second Coronavirus Wave in India
While there’s no clear definition of what constitutes an epidemic wave, a wave by definition would imply a rising number of sick individuals, a defined peak, and then a decline. → Read More
Covid-19 Derails Essential Healthcare Services Globally, Says WHO; Sharp Disruptions in India Too
Data recently released by the National Health Mission shows that immunisations, maternal and child health interventions, treatment for critical ailments and diagnostics were impacted severely during the lockdown. → Read More