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 Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”? The challenge aims to identify 75 startup innovations in telemedicine, digital health, mHealth with BIG Data, AI, blockchain and other technologies.… 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. Introduction Recently, in a study published the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, some researchers argued that the government’s National vitamin A Supplement (VAS) programme should be partially discontinued. They argued that the VAS programme is leading to a condition… Continue reading Plan to discontinue the vitamin A supplement programme is hasty
Drug Regulations in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction An adulterated cough syrup of a private firm, Digital Vision, has caused the death of 13 children in 2020. Publicly available data (RTI) shows that Seven Indian state regulators, including that of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Kerala, have found drugs from the company to be substandard at least 19 times since… Continue reading Drug Regulations in India – Explained, pointwise
PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission? Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aims to provide digital health IDs for all Indian citizens to help hospitals, insurance firms and citizens access health records electronically when required. What are digital health IDs? It is a… 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
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 Device Parks? Under the scheme, medical parks will be developed to provide common infrastructure facilities in one place thereby creating a robust ecosystem for… 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
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 control the body’s blood sugar level and metabolism — the process that turns the food you eat into energy.… 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. Introduction Recently, Centre on the suggestions of the Supreme Court has agreed to provide financial relief of ₹50,000 per deceased individual to families of those who died of COVID-19. It will also include those who were involved in relief operations or… 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. Introduction In the backdrop of Poshan Maah in September 2021, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is keen to promote the establishment of “Poshan Vatikas” across the… Continue reading How Poshan vatikas can help bridge the nutrition
