India crosses ‘200 Crore’ COVID-19 vaccinations

PM congratulates citizens on crossing the 200 crore milestone of Covid vaccination drive

Mandaviya calls for collaboration to eliminate vector borne diseases

IIT Delhi-backed startup develops antimicrobial solution for textiles

Medicfibers in collaboration with AIIMS New Delhi, has developed an antimicrobial solution Viroclog that when applied as a coating on textiles, provides long-lasting protection against HAI by reducing virus, bacteria, fungi survival on fabric

Govt calls upon states to step up vigil against Covid

States were also strongly advised to strictly monitor epidemiological profile of admitted COVID patients

CPC Scientific announces new California peptide API manufacturing facility

The 41,000 sq ft facility will be utilized to manufacture clinical to commercial-grade peptide products for increased manufacturing capacity

COVID is not over yet, says Union Health Minister

Increased and timely testing will enable early identification of COVID cases and help to curb spread of the infection among the community

Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar launches Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight – 2022

The IDCF programme is being implemented from 13th June to 27th June, 2022 in the states/UTs and the goal is to attain zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea

Medikabazaar conducts successful trial of medical supplies through drone delivery

The company intends to begin using drones to make deliveries of critical and emergency medical supplies, vaccines, and lifesaving drugs after getting the prerequisite regulatory approvals

DSM, UNICEF and Sight and Life extend global partnership to address malnutrition

The partners also aim to expand their work to Latin America for the first time

Nanavati-Max Hospital, Mumbai to expand capacity by over 600 beds

The new building is expected to be commissioned by 2024. Post the expansion, Nanavati-Max Hospital will be amongst the largest private sector hospital in western India