Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves Indo-Cambodia cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
Cabinet approves the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Cambodia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
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medical tourism
Business
Revised PLI schemes to promote domestic production of bulk drugs and manufacturing of medical devices
Guidelines of PLI schemes to promote domestic production of bulk drugs and manufacturing of medical devices ‘Revised’
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Health Care
Russia applies to WHO for Sputnik V vaccine prequalification
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, (RDIF) had submitted applications to the World Health Organization (WHO) for accelerated registration and prequalification of the Sputnik V vaccine. […]
Investments
India sees US$ 35.73B FDI during Covid period
India sees US$ 35.73B FDI during Covid period. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a major driver of economic growth and an important source of non-debt finance for the economic development of India […]
Health Care
Ayush launches Regional Raw Drug Repository
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister for AYUSH inaugurated the Regional Raw Drug Repository (RRDR) for ASU&H Medicine (Southern Plateau Region) at the National Institute of Siddha […]
Health Care
Healing touch of Homoeopathy for Skin Diseases
Treatment of five patients suffering with five different skin diseases with Homoeopathy has given notable results […]
Health Care
AIIA signs MoU with Amity University for Ayurveda Research
All India Institute of Ayurveda signs MoU with Amity University for Ayurveda Research. The MoU focuses on promoting research in Ayurvedic Sciences. […]
Health Care
Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga released
National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for the management of Covid-19” released jointly by Health and AYUSH Ministers
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Technology
PM inaugurates RAISE 2020 – a Mega Virtual Summit on AI
Prime Minister inaugurates RAISE 2020 – a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence; India to become global hub for Artificial Intelligence: PM […]
Corona Virus
India & UK to work in tandem in the Health Sector
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, Health and Family Welfare and Britain’s Minister of State for South East Asia discusses bilateral relations in the Health Sector through video conferencing
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Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls Israeli Premier Netanyahu
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel on water and agriculture, health, trade, and start-up and innovation, etc., […]
World
Dr Jitendra Singh addresses the Global Conference on Integrative Healthcare and Communication
COVID has shifted the medical fraternity’s attention to integrated healthcare and now Physicians across the world are looking for optimum synergism among different streams of medical management-Jitendra Singh […]
Health Care
Ayush Grid, the emerging IT-backbone for AYUSH Sector Launched
he operational integration of Ayush Grid, the emerging IT backbone for AYUSH Sector with the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), was endorsed at a high level meeting […]
Corona Virus
AYUSH Ministry starts Ayush for Immunity Campaign
The Ministry of AYUSH has organised a novel e-marathon, as a part of the Ministry’s three-month campaign called “Ayush for Immunity”, focussing on desirable health-promotive and disease preventive steps […]
Health Care
IVRI and Hester Biosciences sign tech license agreement for Brucella vaccine
A Technology License Agreement (TLA) ceremony on “Brucella abortus S19Δ per vaccine” developed by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) was signed with Hester Biosciences Limited […]
Corona Virus
India’s first CRISPR Covid-19 test, developed by the Tata Group approved
The Tata CRISPR test, powered by CSIR-IGIB FELUDA, received regulatory approvals today from the Drug Controller General of India for commercial launch […]
Health Care
Ayush to promote Ayurveda in treatment of Cancer
The Government has taken many steps to promote research in Ayurveda to develop treatment of cancer. The Government has set-up Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) […]
Corona Virus
Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in ASEAN Region
73rd session of WHO Southeast Asia Region; Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in South-East Asia Region […]
Health Care
3 lakh teleconsultations on e-Sanjeevani
Union Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service records 3 lakh tele-consultations
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Foreign Relations
HIL supplies 114.2 MT of DDT to Zambia for the Malaria control program
HIL ( India) Limited has supplied 114.2 MT of DDT to Zambia for the Malaria control programme
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Corona Virus
ICATT- KYATHI launches India’s First “INTEGRATED AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES
The integrated air ambulance service was formally unveiled and launched today by Hon’ble Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa. The event was graced by Sri. B. Sriramulu, Hon’ble Minister of Health &Family Welfare and Dr. Sudhakar Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education […]
Health Care
8 Nutraceutical-immunity boosting products launched for sale in Janaushadhi Kendras
Shri Sadananda Gowda launches 8 Nutraceutical-immunity boosting products under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Priyojana (PMBJP) for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras […]
Corona Virus
11 teams of Indo-US scientists jointly scout for COVID 19 solutions
Eleven teams of Indian and US scientists will soon start jointly scouting for out of the box solutions ranging from novel early diagnostic tests, antiviral therapy, drug repurposing, ventilator research, disinfection machines, and sensor-based symptom tracking for COVID 19. […]
Technology
S&T ministry to start “In Conversation with” series of programs to interview thought leaders
DST is initiating “In Conversation with” – a series of exclusive interactions with thought leaders from across the country to share their ideas and vision for the policy and the nation’s Science, Technology and Innovation ecosystem, at large
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Health Care
Atal Innovation Mission partners with India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Business Sweden on behalf of India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre are collaborating to promote the disruptive potential of Indian entrepreneurs, and, boost the vibrant start-up ecosystem across the country. […]
Health Care
Dr. Harshvardhan launches FSSAI Eat Right India
Dr. Harsh Vardhan digitally addresses FSSAI’s Eat Right Challenge Orientation Workshop; “Eat Right India along with Fit India, Poshan Abhiyaan, Anaemia Mukt Bharat, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan form the cornerstones of Prime Minister’s New India”
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Health Care
2-day CII Public Health Virtual Conference held
“The COVID pandemic has given us a chance to revisit and structurally re-imagine a robust public health infrastructure for our country.”
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Corona Virus
National Vaccine Expert Group evaluates the status of Local COVID vaccines
National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration meets the Domestic Vaccine Manufactures
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Health Care
SEPC conducts webinar on Export Market Opportunities in HealthCare Sector
Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), a setup by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India today conducted a webinar on the Export Market Opportunities in the Health Care Sector. […]
Health Care
1.5 lakh teleconsultations completed through ‘eSanjeevani’
Dr. Harsh vardhan lauds the contribution of States in popularising eSanjeevani, the Tele-Medicine platform rolled out by Health Ministry; 1.5 lakh tele-consultations completed through ‘eSanjeevani’ and ‘eSanjeevaniOPD’
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Finance
Union Govt. releases Rs. 890.32 cr as II Financial Package to States/UTs
Government of India has released Rs. 890.32 cr as the second installment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package to 22 States/UTs. These include Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. The amount of the financial assistance is based on the COVID-19 case load in these States/UTs. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. Harshvardhan talks to ASEAN Health Ministers on COVID related activities
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare joined a virtual meeting of the Regional Director of WHO for South East Asia (SEA) Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh with Ministers for Health of the member states of the region. The meet was focused on maintaining essential health services and public health programmes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Corona Virus
DCGI approves Phase 2/3 trials of Oxford University vaccine by Serum Institute
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval to Serum Institute of India, Pune to conduct Phase II+III clinical trials of Oxford University-Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine (COVISHIELD) in India. This will hasten the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. […]
Corona Virus
eVIN to handle Vaccine & Drugs Supply Chain during the COVID pandemic
The Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. This is being implemented under National Health Mission (NHM) by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. […]
Health Care
INST scientists develop simple economical nonsurgical prevention of cataract
Cataract a major form of blindness that occurs when the structure of crystallin proteins that make up the lens in our eyes deteriorates, causing damaged or disorganised proteins to aggregate and form a milky blue or brown layer, which ultimately affects lens transparency. […]
Corona Virus
Government permits exports of ventilators
The Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 has considered and agreed to the proposal of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare allowing the export of made-in-India ventilators. This decision has been communicated to the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for further needed action to facilitate the export of indigenously manufactured ventilators. […]
Business
KVIC launches Silk Mask Gift box
Aug 1: You can now gift your families and friends an attractive gift box of exclusive Khadi Silk Face Masks. […]
Health Care
Need to be more responsive to manage new challenges: Dr. Harshvardhan to WHO
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare presided over a meeting of the Bureau of the Executive Board as Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), virtually. The Bureau also includes the Vice Chairs of the Executive Board and the Director General of WHO. […]
Health Care
1000+ SARS-CoV-2 viral genomes Sequenced by DBT and CSIR
Minister of Science &Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan has announced that Indian scientists from DBT & CSIR have sequenced more than 1000 SARS-CoV-2 viral genomes making it the largest effort in the country. […]
Health Care
Indian Red Cross Society to Buy 1.80 lakh Khadi Face Masks from KVIC
As the popularity of the Khadi Face Masks grows across the country due to its fine quality and affordable price, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received a prestigious purchase order from Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) to supply 1.80 lakh face masks.
Health Care
National AYUSH Mission Website launched
Sh. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (I/C) for AYUSH chaired a Webinar of Health/AYUSH Ministers of all the States/UTs today to review the centrally sponsored scheme of National AYUSH Mission and Operationalization of AYUSH Health & Wellness Centers. […]
Health Care
Now Bilirubin level screening can be Non-touch & Painless
Careful screening of bilirubin level in new-borns is mandatory as per American Academy of Paediatrics (2004), to reduce incidents of a type of brain damage called kernicterus that can result from high levels of bilirubin in a baby’s blood. […]
Corona Virus
India proposes to set up a Sub-Group on Traditional Medicine at SCO Health Ministers meet
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Minister’s Digital Meet at Nirman Bhawan today. […]
Corona Virus
Active respirator mask & nano-sanitizer developed by SNBNCBS can help in combatting COVID 19
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the use of face mask an inevitable part of daily life. However, as the population adjusts to this unavoidable protection gear, it is encountering many a discomfort which hinders its usage to prevent spread of the virus. […]
Foreign Relations
India receives first set of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Singapore
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare today received the first tranche of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Temasek Foundation, Singapore. […]
Foreign Relations
HIL (India) has supplied 20.60 MT of DDT to South Africa for Malaria control program
HIL (India) Limited, a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has supplied 20.60 Metric tonnes of DDT 75 % WP to South Africa for their Malaria control program yesterday. […]
Health Care
Body fluids can provide a clue for early detection of colon cancer
Colorectal cancer that affects the large intestine (colon) and rectum is the 5th leading cause of cancer death in India, mainly because late detection minimizes chances of recovery. […]
Corona Virus
AIIMS New Delhi’s “e-ICU” Video Consultation Program Gains Traction
In order to strengthen the Government of India’s efforts to reduce COVID-19 mortality, AIIMS New Delhi has started a video-consultation program with ICU doctors across the country called e-ICU on 8th July, 2020. […]
Corona Virus
50,000 Made in India Ventilators under PM CARES Fund to fight COVID-19
PM CARES Fund Trust has allocated Rs. 2000 crore for supply of 50000 ‘Made-in-India’ ventilators to government run COVID hospitals in all States/UTs. Further, a sum of Rs. 1000 crore has been allocated for the welfare of migrant labourers. […]
Health Care
Foldscope could be a better alternative to the clinical microscope
Foldscope is an affordable origami-based microscopy device composed of a series of paper clippings. Upon assembly, the device can hold a specimen slide for observation, and this specimen can be viewed via a mobile phone camera attached to it. […]