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ICMR Dibrugarh designs kit to detect Omicron variant in two hours
News | December 13, 2021

ICMR Dibrugarh designs kit to detect Omicron variant in two hours

GCC Biotech is manufacturing the kits on a public-private partnership (PPP) model


ICMR approves Meril’s Rapid Antigen Test kit
Drug Approval | November 25, 2021

ICMR approves Meril’s Rapid Antigen Test kit

The company is marketing the kit under the brand name CoviFind and it can detect the infection in 15 minutes


ICMR to use drones for vaccine delivery
Supply Chain | September 14, 2021

ICMR to use drones for vaccine delivery

ICMR receives conditional exemption from Drone Rules 2021 to speed up vaccine delivery in the A&N Islands, Manipur and Nagaland


Covid-19 infected individuals need only one dose of Covaxin: ICMR study
News | August 28, 2021

Covid-19 infected individuals need only one dose of Covaxin: ICMR study

Blood samples were collected from 114 healthcare workers who received Covaxin in Chennai from February to May 2021


Healthcare policymakers lay thrust on genetic screening and indigenous therapies for rare diseases
Public Health | May 05, 2026

Healthcare policymakers lay thrust on genetic screening and indigenous therapies for rare diseases

Under the new policy, financial assistance has been increased to Rs 50 lakh per patient to improve treatment access


Prof. Gobardhan Das appointed to NITI Aayog; PM Modi commends his contributions to R&D
People | April 27, 2026

Prof. Gobardhan Das appointed to NITI Aayog; PM Modi commends his contributions to R&D

His appointment is expected to strengthen scientific input in policy discussions across public health, biotech, and translational research


K J Somaiya Hospital develops 10-minute tests to bridge India’s haemophilia diagnosis gap
Healthcare | April 21, 2026

K J Somaiya Hospital develops 10-minute tests to bridge India’s haemophilia diagnosis gap

These tests deliver results in 10–15 minutes at a cost of Rs 100–Rs 150, compared to conventional diagnostics which cost up to Rs 15,000


C-CAMP hosts first National Diagnostics Conclave, unveils key reports and tools
Healthcare | April 20, 2026

C-CAMP hosts first National Diagnostics Conclave, unveils key reports and tools

Marking three years of the National Diagnostics Catapult (NDxC), the conclave launched the Impact Report and unveiled environmental surveillance kits


Experts endorse low-sodium salt substitutes to cut India’s hypertension burden
Public Health | April 18, 2026

Experts endorse low-sodium salt substitutes to cut India’s hypertension burden

Consensus calls for nationwide adoption of potassium-enriched salt to reduce cardiovascular disease risk


India pushes policy action on adolescent nutrition as obesity concerns rise
Public Health | April 17, 2026

India pushes policy action on adolescent nutrition as obesity concerns rise

ICMR-led consultation calls for stricter HFSS regulations, nutrition literacy, and healthier food environments