Indian Medical Association relaunched Its dream project "Aao Gaon Chalein II by lMA Chief Patron Dr. Ketan Desai
On 25th June 2023 Indian Medical Association relaunched Its dream project "Aao Gaon Chalein II by lMA Chief Patron Dr. Ketan Desai at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, and National President Of IMA Dr. Sharad Kumar Agarwal at Delhi HQs and NCR. IMA has asked its 1700-plus branches to adopt a minimum of one village for regular […]
Disease Outbreak News : Diphtheria - Nigeria
Since epidemiological week 26, ending 2 July 2023, Nigeria has recorded an unusual increase in cases of diphtheria across several states. From 30 June to 31 August 2023, a total of 5898 suspected cases were reported from 59 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 11 states. In week 34 (ending 27 August 2023), 234 suspected cases […]
World Health Summit 2023
“India firmly emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy which includes preventive measures, early discussion and efficient management with the aim of reducing the prevalence and impact of NCDs on the well-being of our citizens”. This was stated by Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, during her virtual […]
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche’s fixed-duration Columvi (glofitamab) for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Once approved, Columvi will be the first CD20xCD3 T-cell-engaging bispecific antibody available to treat people in Europe with this aggressive lymphoma The recommendation is based on results from the phase I/II NP30179 study, where Columvi given as a fixed course induced early and long-lasting complete responses in people with heavily pre-treated or refractory diffuse large […]
New data for Roche’s Hemlibra reinforce safety profile in people with haemophilia A
Final analysis from the phase IIIb STASEY study, including data from 193 people with haemophilia A, further support the benefit/risk profile of Hemlibra, with no new safety signals identified STASEY is one of the largest open-label studies primarily assessing safety and tolerability of a medicine for people with haemophilia A with factor VIII inhibitors Hemlibra […]
Additional 61,120 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated to all States/UTs & Central Institutions: Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda announced that an additional 61,120 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin-B, used in the treatment for Mucormycosis have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today. https://twitter.com/DVSadanandGowda/status/1407573989946318849?s=20 The Minister also informed that, so far, approximately 7.9 Lakh vials have been allocated across the country, maintaining an […]
