NEW: COVID19 variant of interest JN.1 with update for health workers
Geneva, 19 December 2023 -- Due to its rapidly increasing spread, WHO is classifying the variant JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) from the parent lineage BA.2.86. It was previously classified as VOI as part of BA.2.86 sublineages. Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is […]
COVID-19 vaccinations shift to regular immunization as COVAX draws to a close
COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines launched in 2020, will draw to a close on 31 December. Jointly led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), COVAX has so far supplied nearly 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses […]
Roche named among top three most sustainable healthcare companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
The ranking acknowledges Roche’s commitment to sustainability as an integral part of its business strategy Roche performed particularly well in innovation management, access to healthcare, greenhouse gas emissions, water management, resource efficiency and circularity, labour practice indicators and human rights This marks the 15th consecutive year that Roche has maintained its leading ranking Basel, 15 […]
Update On Status Of Mental Health In The Country
The Government has launched a “National Tele Mental Health Programme” on 10th October, 2022, to further improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country. As on 04.12.2023, 34 States/ UTs have set up 46 Tele MANAS Cells and have started mental health services and more than 5,00,000 calls have been […]
Update on Demand Of Doctors And Nurses In Foreign Country
National Medical Commission (NMC) has received World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) accreditation in September, 2023 for next 10 years which paves the way for students with Indian Medical Degrees for appearing in eligibility examinations of different countries like United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) etc. As per Indian Nursing Council (INC), the following steps […]
Update on Ratio Of Patients And Doctors Nurses
The government has increased number of medical colleges and subsequently increased MBBS seats. There is an increase of 82% in Medical Colleges from 387 before 2014 to 706 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 112% in MBBS seats from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,08,940 as of now and PG seats have been […]
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023 focuses on building resilience of health systems
Geneva, 12 December 2023-- On Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, WHO is calling on governments to prioritize investments in building resilient health systems to safeguard the health and well-being of all people, everywhere. In an increasingly turbulent world, climate change, emergencies and other shocks will take an even greater toll on health systems and the […]
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually addresses Vibrant Gujarat Pre-Summit on ‘Biotechnology: The Path of Innovation & Wellness for Viksit Bharat’
“India's 'Bio Economy' has grown eight times in the last eight years from $10 billion to $80 billion. In the coming times, biotechnology will become the biggest foundation for health treatment.” This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare as he virtually addressed the pre-event summit “Biotechnology: The Path […]
Update on Orthopedic Diseases Under Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri -Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) provides treatment corresponding to a total of 1949 procedures under 27 different specialties including orthopedics, oncology, cardiology and general medicine, etc. Of these, a total of 141 procedures are related to orthopedic diseases. Further, as on 4th of December 2023, 20.25 lakh hospital admissions worth approximately […]
Update on Organ Transplantation
The Government of India has taken several steps to improve the rate of organ donation in the country. These include dissemination of information by National Organ & Tissue Transplantation Organization (NOTTO), Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (ROTTOs) and State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (SOTTOs) set up under the National Organ Transplant Program (NOTP). […]
