World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day Celebrated Across India
On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Day on 19th June, numerous events were organized across the country to create awareness regarding the disease and halt transmission of Sickle Cell Disease. Since the inception of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) last year, a total of 3,39,77,877 screening records have […]
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviews heatwave situation and preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviewed the heatwave situation across the country and preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave with senior officials of the Health Ministry, here today. The Health Minister has directed officials to ensure all that hospitals are prepared to provide the best healthcare to those affected by the heatwave. […]
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and MoS Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ms. Anupriya Patel preside over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda along with MoS (Chemicals & Fertilizers), Ms. Anupriya Patel presided over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals today. The Department presented a detailed overview of the Pharma and MediTech sector and gave a detailed presentation on the activities of Department including the regulatory […]
Roche’s Phase III STARGLO study demonstrates Columvi significantly extends survival in people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
The study met its primary endpoint of overall survival with a 41% reduction in the risk of death in people with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) treated with Columvi plus chemotherapy This Columvi combination could provide a much-needed off-the-shelf treatment option for people with transplant-ineligible R/R DLBCL Data were featured in […]
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and MoS Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ms. Anupriya Patel preside over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda along with MoS (Chemicals & Fertilizers), Ms. Anupriya Patel presided over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals today. The Department presented a detailed overview of the Pharma and MediTech sector and gave a detailed presentation on the activities of Department including the regulatory […]
Disease Outbreak News: Avian Influenza A(H5N2)
Following further investigation and information sharing by national authorities in Mexico, this is an update to the Disease Outbreak News (DON) on human infection caused by avian influenza A(H5N2) published on 5 June 2024. Link(https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2024-DON520). As was previously reported, on 23 May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported to […]
Disease Outbreak News: Avian Influenza A(H5N2)
Following further investigation and information sharing by national authorities in Mexico, this is an update to the Disease Outbreak News (DON) on human infection caused by avian influenza A(H5N2) published on 5 June 2024. Link(https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2024-DON520). As was previously reported, on 23 May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported to […]
WHO releases report on state of development of antibacterials
14 June 2024 Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its latest report on antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, in clinical and preclinical development worldwide. Although the number of antibacterial agents in the clinical pipeline increased from 80 in 2021 to 97 in 2023, there is a pressing need for new, innovative agents for […]
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda along with MoS Smt Anupriya Patel reviews the performance of the Ministry: Emphasizes the need to achieve the 100 Days’ agenda
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with MoS Smt Anupriya Patel took a holistic review of the Dept of Chemicals and Petrochemicals. The Hon’ble Minister emphasised the need to focus on the PM’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, and laid special emphasis on achieving the 100 Days’ agenda of the […]
Joint Gavi, WHO, United Against Rabies (UAR) News Release : Gavi to boost access to life-saving human rabies vaccines in over 50 countries: Gavi, WHO and UAR
Geneva---Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation. Eligible countries are receiving guidance on how to access these vaccines under Gavi’s cofinancing policy. The first round of applications will be accepted by mid- July 2024. Ninety-five percent of […]
