COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of infections and deaths worldwide. Limited treatment options and the threat from emerging variants make it even more challenging. Researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health and…
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Mr. Gates stated in his "dispatch" that he had spent the past week in India learning about the ground-breaking work being done there in the fields of health, climate change, and other important subjects. It is motivating to travel to a…
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In the context of continuing uncertainty over the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased global risks, the Asia and the Pacific Region’s economic recovery and progress must be anchored in “a new social contract” of inclusiveness…
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The management of the COVID19 pandemic, and especially the recent Omicron surge, has strongly demonstrated to the world the power of strong political will, self-reliance through Atma Nirbharta, innovation powered by technology, shared goals…
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India has a high burden of Tuberculosis, recording close to 2.64 million cases and 75,000 plus deaths in 2019. A considerable percentage of these cases come from underdeveloped, remote areas without proper access to healthcare services. It…
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Vaccines have been a game-changer in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Several vaccine candidates have conferred a high degree of protection, with some even bringing down the number of symptomatic infections by over 95% in clinical trials. But…
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India’s armoury of vaccines against Covid-19 has got a new weapon, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approving Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited’s CORBEVAX. The vaccine has been…
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Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India has bagged three awards at the 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards in a virtual ceremony on 25th Feb 2022 for its indigenously…
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In view of a substantial number of active cases across the country recuperating from COVID19 in home isolation, it is important to focus on expanding the reach of teleconsultation services for providing timely quality healthcare to the…
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In view of the prevailing pandemic situation arising out of Omicron variant, Shri Sunil Barthwal, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment chaired a Co-ordination Meeting with States/UTs on 12.01.2022 through video conferencing, to…
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