Actemra/RoActemra approved by the European Commission to treat patients with severe COVID-19
EMA’s CHMP recommended the approval yesterday Approval based on results from four phase III studies in over 5,500 patients. Actemra/RoActemra has also been provisionally approved in Australia for the treatment of COVID-19. Basel, 07 December 2021 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the European Commission has extended the marketing authorisation for […]
Roche to launch SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B Rapid Antigen Test in countries accepting the CE Mark to enable rapid differentiation of viral respiratory infections
The combination rapid antigen test quickly differentiates between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses A and B infections, with results ready in less than 30 minutes, allowing informed decisions on patient and pandemic management decisions. Affordable and small, instrument-free testing kit enables convenient use for healthcare professionals at different point of care locations and in resource-limited settings. […]
CHMP recommends EU approval of Actemra/RoActemra to treat patients with severe COVID-19
Actemra/RoActemra reduced the risk of death in patients with severe COVID-19, as evidenced by a review of four phase III studies The European Commission is expected to make a final decision regarding approval in the near future Basel, 06 December 2021 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s […]
WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma for covid-19
Current evidence shows no improvement in survival and other important measures Convalescent plasma (a transfusion of blood plasma from someone who has recovered from covid-19) is not recommended for patients with covid-19, says a WHO Guideline Development Group of international experts in The BMJ today. Despite its initial promise, current evidence shows that it does […]
Steps Taken by Government against Excess Charges Being Levied by Private Hospitals
Health being a State subject, it is the responsibility of the respective State/Union Territory (UT) Government to take cognizance of complaints against private hospitals including for charging excess fees for the same procedures from the patients paying in cash as compared to those who pay through cashless health insurance schemes and to take suitable action […]
Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi inaugrates ICMR-RMRCGKP Gorakhpur's new centre of medical research excellence
The inaugration was also attended by the Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath ; UP Governor, Smt. Anandiben Patel and Secretary, Department of Health Research & DG-ICMR, Prof (Dr.) Balram Bhargava. Gorakhpur, 7 December 2021: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the new centre of medical research excellence at Indian Council of Medical Research’s Regional […]
Special Training to Doctors and Para-Medical Staff in Handling Various Types of Epidemics
The Government has taken several measures to enable training and capacity building in COVID-19. Training, including virtual training, has been provided to doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals and volunteers regarding the relevant aspects of COVID-19. The Government of India has utilized the iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) platform to train various personnel. Since the […]
Vaccination Program for Children and Under-18 Population
National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid (NEGVAC) and National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) are deliberating and considering scientific evidences related to vaccination of beneficiaries aged less than 18 years. Government of India has been supplying Covid-19 vaccines free of cost to the States/UTs for administration to prioritized beneficiaries as recommended by […]
132 Government Medical Colleges and 77 Private Medical Colleges Approved since 2014
As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), 132 medical colleges in government sector and 77 medical colleges in private sector have been approved in country by the NMC/MCI since 2014. The numbers of UG seats have increased by 72% from 51,348 before 2014 to 88,120 seats as of date and the numbers of PG […]
Hospitals With New Oxygen Plants
The Government has sanctioned 1563 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generation plants with capacity of around 2000 MT has been set up in public health facilities across the country. These include 1225 PSA plants which have been installed and commissioned under PMCARES Fund in every district of the country. Additionally, 281 PSA Plants are being […]
