CuRED: Portal for information on clinical trial of repurposed drugs

On October 20, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched “CSIR Ushered Repurposed Drugs” portal called CuRED. Portal will provide the details about drugs repurposed by CSIR. Also, the portal will provide details about clinical trials of devices and diagnostics.

Highlights

The Council for scientific and Industrial Research was exploring different combination clinical trials and also conducted several force-directed therapies for the treatment of covid-19. It is also working with the ministry of Ayush for clinical trials of Ayush drugs.

The Government of India has launched several measures to help the Indian population learn about critical health supplies full stop one such initiative was Arogya path portal.

Arogya Path Portal

The portal was launched to provide real-time information of critical Healthcare supplies in the country. This portal will provide information about Ambulatory items and supplies, primary medical supplies, auxiliary supplies, Diagnostic instruments and accessories, personal protective equipment, drugs, Diagnostic kit and other medical equipment.

This portal was also launched by the CSIR.

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020