Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “AmritGrand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”?3 What is the 10th Biotech Innovators Meet?4 What is the Bio Economy? What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has launched the “AmritGrand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”. He also addressed the 10th Biotech Innovators Meet. What is the “AmritGrand… Continue reading Union Minister launches the “Amrit Grand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”
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4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue. What is the Indo-US Health Dialogue? Indo-US Health Dialogue is being hosted by India. The dialogue aims to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries. The… Continue reading 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
Plan to discontinue the vitamin A supplement programme is hasty
Synopsis: Some researchers have suggested stopping of vitamin A nutrition supplement program. But this needs careful analysis. Contents1 Introduction2 Why vitamin A is important?3 What is the VAS programme?4 What are the problems associated with the debate to limit the VAS?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction Recently, in a study published the American… Continue reading Plan to discontinue the vitamin A supplement programme is hasty
Drug Regulations in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 How are drugs regulated in India? 3 When the medicine is considered substandard, adulterated, and spurious? 4 What are the challenges associated with Indian drug regulations? 5 How to improve drug regulations in India? Introduction An adulterated cough syrup of a private firm, Digital Vision, has caused the death of 13 children… Continue reading Drug Regulations in India – Explained, pointwise
PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?3 What are digital health IDs?4 What information will the Health IDs capture?5 Is the new Health ID mandatory for citizens?6 Are there any privacy concerns?7 What are the other features of the mission? What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Ayushman… Continue reading PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”, a key initiative to support the medical devices, notified
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks?3 Objectives of the Scheme4 Other Features of the Scheme What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”. What is the Scheme for Promotion of Medical… Continue reading Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”, a key initiative to support the medical devices, notified
COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
What is the news? Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) approved the Regeneron antibody combination for treatment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). What is Regeneron? Regeneron is a combination of two drugs — casirivimab and imdevimab. It has reduced mortality in seronegative patients with severe infections. The drug cocktail replicates the natural antibody response of human beings. Last year it was approved by the… Continue reading COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Insulin?3 What is Insulin Injection used for? 4 What have the scientists developed? What is the News? A team of scientists from Kolkata have developed a “thermostable” variety of insulin named “Insulock” which eliminates the need to keep it refrigerated. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that helps… Continue reading Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Ex Gratia: Why GOI should pay, Compensating Death
Synopsis: The court mediated decision for COVID 19 death compensation will help the poorest. Contents1 Introduction2 Who will provide the relief amount?3 What is the concern?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction Recently, Centre on the suggestions of the Supreme Court has agreed to provide financial relief of ₹50,000 per deceased individual to families… Continue reading Ex Gratia: Why GOI should pay, Compensating Death
How Poshan vatikas can help bridge the nutrition
Synopsis: Self-reliance and the adoption of sustainable food systems to address nutrition security amongst women and children is needed to address the tackle the challenge of nutrition. Contents1 Introduction2 What are Poshan Vatikas?3 What are the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) guidelines regarding it?4 What are the benefits of the Nutri gardens?5 What should be… Continue reading How Poshan vatikas can help bridge the nutrition
