Africa urgently needs 20 million second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Brazzaville, 27 May 2021 – Africa needs at least 20 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the next six weeks to get second doses to all who received a first dose within the 8—12-week interval between doses recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). A single dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine gives around 70% […]
More than 22.46 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India […]
COVID-19 Update
India reports lowest Daily New Cases of 1.52 Lakh in 50 days; declining trend in new cases maintained. India's Active Caseload further declines to 20,26,092 Active Cases decrease by 88,416 in last 24 hours 2,56,92,342 total Recoveries across the country so far. 2,38,022 patients recovered during last 24 hours. Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily […]
Busting Myths of Vaccination
Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs towards vaccinating all people aged 18 years and above with priority being given to the Healthcare and Frontline Workers. CoWIN has been developed as a platform to manage vaccinations across the country. There have been some media reports suggesting that even a successful […]
More than 22 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India […]
COVID-19 Update
Active Caseload further declines to 24,19,907 Active Cases decrease by 75,684 in last 24 hours At 2.11 Lakh Cases, declining trend in new cases is maintained 2,46,33,951 total Recoveries across the country so far. 2,83,135patients recovered during last 24 hours. Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 14th consecutive day Recovery Rate […]
Guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for Elderly & Differently Abled Citizens shared by Union Health Ministry with States/UTs
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) has recommended the proposal by a Technical Expert Committee of the Union Ministry on the guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for Elderly & Differently Abled Citizens. These recommendations have also been accepted by the Union Ministry of Health. NHCVC for Elderly […]
More than 21.89 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India […]
Dr Harsh Vardhan participates in a High-Level Panel Discussion on “Continuity on Health Services during COVID-19 Crisis”
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually participated in a High-Level Panel Discussion on “Continuity on Health Services during COVID-19 Crisis”, today. Shri Nikhil Seth, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Dr David Nabarro, Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation and […]
European Commission approves Venclyxto-based combinations for adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy
With hypomethylating agents significantly improved complete response rates in certain adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia In the VIALE-A study, Venclyxto plus azacitidine significantly improved overall survival in patients ineligible for intensive chemotherapy, a patient population who typically have a five-year overall survival rate of less than 10%1 Study data reinforces the potential of […]
