India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 43.51 Cr
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverageexceeded 43.51 Cr yesterday. Cumulatively,43,51,96,001vaccine doses have been administered through 52,95,458sessions, as per the provisional report till 8 am today. 18,99,874vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. These include: The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from 21st June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating […]
A COVID positive mother should continue to breastfeed the baby but is advised to keep the baby at a distance of 6 feet from her when she is not breastfeeding - Dr Manju Puri, Head, Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Dr Manju Puri, Head, Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about the recent decision to administer Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy, and what precautions women should take to protect herself and her child from catching COVID-19. It has now been approved that woman can take COVID-19 vaccines even during pregnancy. How will […]
Measures Taken to Rising Anti-Microbial Resistance in The Country
The Union Government of India, aware about the challenges posed by anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in the country, has taken following measures to address the issue: National programme on AMR containment was launched during 12th FYP in 2012-17. Under this programme, AMR Surveillance Network has been strengthened by establishing labs in State Medical College. 30 sites in […]
WHO, WIPO, WTO map out further collaboration to tackle COVID-19 pandemic
Geneva, 24 June 2021: The Directors-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Word Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed to enhance their support to members battling COVID-19 by collaborating on a series of workshops to augment the flow of information on the pandemic and by implementing a joint platform […]
On capping of Trade Margin by the Union Government, 91% of brands of 5 Medical Devices report downward revision of prices up to 88%
In a significant decision by the Union Government, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) exercising extraordinary powers in public interest, has capped the Trade Margin vide notification dated 13th July 2021 for five Medical Devices. These are: Pulse Oximeter, Blood Pressure Monitoring Machine, Nebulizer, Digital Thermometer, and Glucometer. The margin was capped up to 70% on […]
It is important that adults encourage children to communicate their views, and perspectives on various issues related to them- Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Member, Central Mental Health Authority
Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi and Member, Central Mental Health Authority explains the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and how it can be addressed. How has the pandemic affected children’s mental health? Children are delicate—physically as well as psychologically. […]
Improving Health Care Systems in Rural and Remote Areas
Government of India, under NHM, provides for technical and financial support to the States/UTs for improving their health care systems in rural and remote areas. Total of 5 lakh Ayushman Bharat- Health & Wellness Centers (HWCs) are being set up especially in villages and remote areas by upgrading Sub-Centers (SCs) & Primary Health Centers (PHCs) […]
Assistance to States to Fight Covid-19
All the States/UTs are provided with necessary financial support to check the COVID-19 Pandemic.Under India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package, an amount of Rs 15,000 Cr has been approved by Cabinet on 22nd April 2020. Under the Package, during the FY 2020-21, funds to the tune of Rs 8257.88 Cr have been […]
Rare Diseases Policy
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 (the Policy) has been finalized and put in public domain. The Policy can be accessed at website- https://main.mohfw.gov.in/documents/policy. The Policy aims at lowering the incidence and prevalence of rare diseases based on an integrated and comprehensive preventive strategy encompassing awareness generation, premarital, post-marital, pre-conception and post-conception screening and counselling […]
It is important that adults encourage children to communicate their views, and perspectives on various issues related to them- Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Member, Central Mental Health Authority
Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi and Member, Central Mental Health Authority explains the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and how it can be addressed. How has the pandemic affected children’s mental health? Children are delicate—physically as well as psychologically. […]
