What is the News? Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has granted emergency use approval for pharma major Zydus Cadila’s antiviral drug ‘Virafin’ to treat moderate COVID-19 in adults. About Virafin Drug: Virafin is an antiviral drug. It is administered subcutaneously, i.e., it is injected under the skin. “Zydus Cadila”, a pharma major, manufactured. The drug was originally… Continue reading Zydus Cadila’s antiviral drug “Virafin” gets emergency use nod
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China Model to Contain Pandemic
Synopsis: The Centre should step in to coordinate policy measures across states to contain the pandemic, rather than putting the onus on the states. China’s model to contain pandemic should be studied and replicated in India Background The central government recently adopted a decentralised decision-making approach, to contain the spread of Covid-19 second wave. The… Continue reading China Model to Contain Pandemic
India’s “New Covid-19 vaccine policy”
What is the News? The Government of India has announced the fourth phase of its New Covid-19 vaccine policy. This phase expands its vaccination coverage to everyone aged 18 and older from May 1. Earlier Three Phases: The first three phases vaccinated healthcare workers, frontline workers, and those above the age of 45. The Centre… Continue reading India’s “New Covid-19 vaccine policy”
Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Synopsis: India needs to develop a practical plan, as it is facing many roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination for all. Background Initially, India decided to prioritize vaccination for the most vulnerable citizens (nearly 300 million). The main reason for that were the limitations of India’s manufacturing capacity to provide vaccination to its whole population. Thus,… Continue reading Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Synopsis: The load on tertiary health services can be reduced by strengthening the secondary level care health services. For rural areas, the focus should be on community health centres and for urban regions, peripheral hospitals at the secondary level. Background: The Indian health system is generally divided into the primary, secondary and tertiary level. The second… Continue reading Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
“Global Diabetes Compact” – To Increase Access to Treatment
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) launches a Global Diabetes Compact Initiative. About Global Diabetes Compact Initiative: Global Diabetes Compact aims to reduce the risk of diabetes. It will ensure that all people diagnosed with diabetes have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable, quality treatment and care. This initiative launched at the Global Diabetes… Continue reading “Global Diabetes Compact” – To Increase Access to Treatment
The Questions Surrounding COVID Vaccine Exports by India
Synopsis: The government should make sure to citizens that the COVID vaccine exports by India are not at the cost of their health. Introduction: Recently Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs stated that India is Exporting vaccines after considering the domestic and international Factors. Further, he also mentions that India will continue… Continue reading The Questions Surrounding COVID Vaccine Exports by India
Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave
Synopsis: Partial lockdowns again are going to widen economic and social inequalities. Every step towards prevention must consider the Lessons learnt from the first COVID-19 wave in India. Introduction India’s second COVID-19 wave is more contagious than the first. Many States have imposed lockdowns of various scales. However, political rallies, social and religious events are… Continue reading Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave
“MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
What is the News? Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has virtually launched the “MANAS” App. About MANAS App: MANAS stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System. It is a comprehensive, scalable, and a national digital wellbeing platform. It has been developed to promote the mental well-being of Indian citizens. Nodal Agency:… Continue reading “MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
Importance of Clinical Trials in COVID-19 Treatment
Synopsis: Clinical Trials have been instrumental in the development of treatment for Covid-19 so far. Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on March 11, 2020. Doctors did not know how to treat patients with COVID-19 in the beginning. Clinical care was dominated by opinion, narratives, and code of belief in the… Continue reading Importance of Clinical Trials in COVID-19 Treatment
