Bharat Biotech has added the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as co-owner of the Covid-19 vaccine patent. Notably, Bharat Biotech was working on developing the Covid-19 vaccine as a top priority to ensure product availability at the earliest. The Covid vaccine development of Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) was […]
Accelerate efforts for healthy ageing: World Health Organisation
Experts and officials from ministries of health, social welfare and empowerment from countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region discussed measures to improve health and care services for older persons and a Regional Strategy on Healthy Ageing during a three-day meeting that concluded here today, the World Health Organisation said in a press release. […]
Application in SC seeking medical expert panel to examine Covishield vaccine side effects
An application was moved in the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking to issue direction to form a medical expert panel to examine Covishield vaccine side effects. The plea has been moved by advocate Vishal Tiwari, who also urged the court to issue directions to the Centre to establish a vaccine damage […]
“My Health, My Rights”, an initiative for medical students launched on World Health Day 2024
On World Health Day 2024, the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students (NTF) launched the innovative initiative “My Health, My Rights.” This pioneering effort, coordinated by the Anti-Ragging Committee of the National Medical Commission, aims to address healthcare challenges […]
Reports claiming significant hikes in prices of medicines are false, misleading: Health Ministry
The government dismissed the media reports claiming that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12 per cent from April 2024 and called them false, misleading and malicious. “Some media reports have highlighted that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12 per cent from April […]
TB mortality rate in South-East Asia rose 8.6 per cent in 2021: WHO
The tuberculosis mortality rate in the Southeast Asia region saw a rise of 8.6 per cent in 2021 as compared to 2015, according to an official release from the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the release, the regional director of WHO, South-East Asia Region, Saima Wazed said, “TB mortality […]
Free vaccination campaign for Japanese Encephalitis to start in Bhopal from Feb 27
The state health department is all set to start a free vaccination campaign for ‘Japanese Encephalitis’ disease for the children of age 1 to 15 years old in the state capital Bhopal from February 27. The inoculation will be done at government hospitals and health centres in the city. The department is targeting the inoculation of around nine lakh children in the […]
OCTF’s guidelines for Head & Neck Cancer recognized among 13 worldwide clinical practice advice
The Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC), developed under the aegis of the Oral Cancer Task Force (OCTF), has been recognized amongst the 13 worldwide clinical practice guidelines in Cancers. The OCTF’s consensus guidelines were included in the journal Cancers as part of a scoping review that identified and compared the […]
Most patients who require hospitalisation are of influenza, RSV: Health expert
As India logged 702 new COVID-19 cases and reported six deaths in the last 24 hours, Dr Dhiren Gupta, Senior Paediatrician, Sir Gangaram Hospital said that currently, most patients requiring hospitalisation are of influenza and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). “Till now we are getting most of the patients that require admission mainly in influenza or RSV. So, […]
“No need to panic, need to remain alert”: AIIMS on new Covid subvariant JN.1
After a surge in the cases of the new COVID subvariant JN.1, doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have advised people to not panic but rather remain alert and vigilant. “People are getting infected by the new sub-variant of COVID-JN.1 in many states of the country. […]
JN.1 variant is fast spreading; vulnerable for older people with multiple comorbidities: Health expert
Amid the emergence of a fresh coronavirus subvariant JN.1, Co-Chair, IMA COVID Task Force Dr Rajeev Jayadevan on Thursday said that the new strain can be problematic for people of old age and those with multiple comorbidities. “JN.1 is a fast-spreading variant, it could go into the next tier of […]
China pneumonia: What we know about the new outbreak of respiratory illness
China has seen an uptick in respiratory illness and clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked China for more detailed information about the increase in respiratory disease. Look back to 5 January, 2020, and you’ll find a statement from the WHO titled “Pneumonia of unknown cause […]
Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in the other
Phil Durst recalled clawing at his face after a chemical from a commercial dishwashing machine squirted into his eyes, causing “the most indescribable pain I’ve ever felt — ever, ever, ever.” His left eye bore the brunt of the 2017 work accident, which stole his vision, left him unable to […]
Cancer survivor travels across India on bike to raise awareness
A last-stage cancer survivor from Hyderabad with a never-give-up attitude travelled across the country covering around 15 states to spread awareness about his illness. Harteij Bhartesh has visited many places including cancer hospitals to motivate cancer patients. He further plans to cover the rest of the states in the coming […]
World Hand Hygiene Day: WHO reiterates its commitment to ‘accelerate action together’
On the World Hand Hygiene Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is highlighting the urgent need for countries in the South-East Asia Region and across the world to rigorously implement hand hygiene at the point of health care delivery, accelerating the progress made throughout the CoVid-19 response. World Hand Hygiene Day is observed […]