WHO expert bats for ‘pandemic treaty’
‘WHO mulls pandemic treaty among nations’ World Health Organisation (WHO) is exploring the possibilities of evolving a ‘pandemic treaty’ among countries to define the rules to confront any future pandemic as well as…
One Vaccine Shot Offers Virtually No Shield: Hospital Study
NEW DELHI : A single vaccine dose does not offer significant protection against symptomatic or severe Covid-19 infections, a study conducted by a leading private hospital in Delhi suggests. The study…
Indian Pharma Market Registers 13.7% Growth In July 2021
Mumbai : The Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) has registered a growth of 13.7 per cent for the month of July 2021, after registering a growth of 14.1 per cent for…
Govt Job for Pharma professionals at Pharma Ind clusters NIOH, Govt of India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) -National Institute of Occupational Health has been working for many years towards improving the management of occupational health risks in India. ICMR-NIOH is…
15 lakh pregnant women got HIV tests done during Covid in Rajasthan
JAIPUR: While a lot of family planning indicators have been affected due to Covid, screening for HIV in pregnant women has registered a growth during 2020-21. The screening is done to prevent vertical…
India to recalibrate air quality standards next year
NEW DELHI: India is likely to have new national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in 2022, factoring in more pollutants, including ultra-fine particulate matter of less than PM2.5. The existing…
Over 2.25 crore unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses available with States, UTs
New Delhi: The Central government on Monday informed that more than 2.25 Crore unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states, union territories, and private hospitals. The ministry further said that…
Job for Pharmacy Graduates at Union Bank of India
Union Bank of India (herein after called the Bank), a leading listed Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Mumbai and having Pan India, as well as, overseas presence, invites On-line…
Working on nasal vaccine as booster dose, says Bharat Biotech CMD
NEW DELHI: Bharat Biotech is working on a combination of Covaxin followed by nasal vaccine which if administered can act as a booster dose and protect a person from getting infected, according to its chairman and…
Drugs With Carcinogenic Toxins: Banned Elsewhere, Sold In India
New Delhi : In 2019, Asha’s toddler son had a bout of illness. The three-year old would frequently vomit while at the day-care facility he attended, and refuse to eat lunch.…
