Roche’s Evrysdi (risdiplam) granted FDA priority review for treatment of pre-symptomatic babies under 2 months of age with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Interim data submitted to the FDA show majority of pre-symptomatic babies treated with Evrysdi for at least one year were able to sit, stand and walk within timeframes typical of healthy babies, as well as maintain swallowing Evrysdi is approved in 70 countries and submitted in a further 31 with more than 4,500 patients treated […]
National Regulator approves “Conditional Market Authorization” of two COVID19 Vaccines- Covaxin and Covishield
The National Regulator, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), has given nod to market authorization of two COVID19 vaccines, Covaxin and Covishield subject to certain conditions, here today. The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) had recommended for upgradation of status for the vaccines from restricted use in emergency […]
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Public Health Preparedness to COVID19 and National COVID19 Vaccination Progress with 9 States/UTs
“In view of a substantial number of Active Cases across the country recuperating from COVID19 in home isolation, it is important to focus on expanding the reach of tele-consultation services for providing timely quality healthcare to the beneficiaries”. This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today as he […]
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the 150th session of the Executive Board
Our commitment in the coming year – and in the coming five years – is to dramatically strengthen our ability to deliver results in countries. First, to support countries to make an urgent paradigm shift towards promoting health and well-being and preventing disease by addressing its root causes. The pandemic has demonstrated that we must […]
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 162.26 Cr
With the administration of more than 27 lakh Doses (27,56,364) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 162.26 Cr (1,62,26,07,516) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,75,24,670 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am […]
COVID-19 Update
160.43 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,18,825 Active cases stand at 5.23% Recovery Rate currently at 93.50% 2,51,777 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,60,58,806 3,47,254 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours 9,692 Total Omicron cases […]
Co-WIN Update
In continuation of updates on various utility features of Co-WIN for the beneficiaries, the following features are added in the self-registration portal of CoWIN. a) Registration on Co-WIN –Instead of the existing limit of 4 members, now 6 members can be registered using one mobile number on Co-WIN. b) Revoke Vaccination Status- A new utility […]
Final statement on the tenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
The Director-General welcomed the Committee members and advisers. He highlighted the challenges posed by the high transmission levels of the SARS CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern (VOC) and the corresponding burden on public health systems and health service delivery. The Director-General emphasized the importance of vulnerable populations in all countries getting timely and equitable access […]
U.S. EPA and World Health Organization Partner to Protect Public Health
Agreement recognizes the increased environmental and public health risks from the warming global climate and prioritizes environmental justice This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and World Health Organization (WHO) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement continues EPA-WHO collaboration on a wide range of specific and crosscutting environment and health issues, […]
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19
Lists Audio File New Video Edit Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, The volcanic eruption near Tonga and subsequent tsunami requires an urgent response. With telecommunications down, WHO is on the ground in Tonga helping coordinate the response by channelling information between UN agencies, humanitarian partners and the Tongan government. Information on the degree […]
