Centre deploys High Level teams to Ranchi (Jharkhand), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Malappuram (Kerala) to assess and manage increase in number of Measles cases among children
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to depute three high-level multi-disciplinary 3-member teams to Ranchi (Jharkhand), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Malappuram (Kerala) to take stock of the upsurge in cases of Measles. The teams will assist the State Health Authorities in instituting public health measures and facilitate operationalization of requisite control and containment […]
Nearly 40 million children are dangerously susceptible to growing measles threat
Measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose: 25 million children missed their first dose and an additional 14.7 million children missed their second dose, a joint publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]
WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future outbreaks and pandemics
WHO is launching a global scientific process to update the list of priority pathogens—agents that can cause outbreaks or pandemics—to guide global investment, research and development (R&D), especially in vaccines, tests and treatments. Starting with a meeting held last Friday, 18 November, WHO is convening over 300 scientists who will consider the evidence on over […]
Tackling emerging antimalarial drug resistance in Africa
WHO is launching today a new strategy to respond to the urgent problem of antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. The strategy is being released during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a global annual campaign to improve awareness of the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics and other medicines. In recent years, there have been reports from […]
Three Days National Expo on Indian Medical Devices Sector - India MedTech Expo, 2023 (IMTE-2023)- rescheduled; Now to be held from 17-19th January 2023 at Aerocity Grounds, New Delhi
The India MedTech Expo (IMTE), the first-ever Expo of Indian Medtech Industry by Government, is rescheduled and now will be held from 17th to 19th January 2023 at Aerocity Grounds, New Delhi. The three days Expo was earlier scheduled from 9th to 11th December 2022. On 30th September 2022, the website of India MedTech Expo […]
FIFA World Cup™ players to #BringTheMoves and encourage kids to exercise
FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Qatar and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) launched the #BringTheMoves challenge, encouraging players at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ to meet the celebration challenges presented to them on social media by fans across the globe and […]
Roche provides update on Phase III GRADUATE programme evaluating gantenerumab in early Alzheimer’s disease
Phase III GRADUATE studies did not meet their primary endpoints of slowing clinical decline in people with early Alzheimer’s The level of beta-amyloid removal by gantenerumab was lower than expected Topline data will be presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference Roche is committed to the Alzheimer’s community and will continue to […]
WHO releases first data on global vaccine market since COVID-19
This is the first report to capture the implications of COVID-19 for vaccine markets. Despite progress in recent decades, global market vaccine dynamics are not fully conducive to the development, supply and access for vital vaccines for public health. Vaccines prioritized by WHO are not being developed or fully invested in due to limited profit […]
Roche to present data at ASH 2022 showcasing strength of haematology portfolio and expanding into new areas to address more patient needs
Interim data from phase III HAVEN 7 study reinforce Hemlibra’s efficacy and safety in infants with severe haemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors1 New and updated data support use of Polivy in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, including its potential as a treatment option for previously untreated patients New and updated data for innovative CD20xCD3 T-cell […]
Department of Pharmaceuticals achieved the Set Targets during Special Drive on SCDPM 2.0
Department of Pharmaceuticals took up the campaign in right earnest and met set targets on pendency areas, viz. MP’s References, PMO References Inter-Departmental Memos, Inter-Ministerial Consultation References, State Government References, Public Grievances, Record Management Practices, Swachhata Campaign sites and Scrap Disposal. SCDPM 2.0 was more focused on Field Offices with respect to their daily activities […]
