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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Sputnik V Vaccine of Russia gets renewed approval for Clinical Trials in India
On October 17, 2020, the Directorate Control General of India renewed the approval of clinical trials of Sputnik V vaccine in India. The regulator has instructed the Russian Manufacturer of the vaccine to conduct all the phases of the clinical ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Clinical Trial Registry of India: 61.5% of Clinical Trials registered are from AYUSH disciplines
On September 30, 2020, the Ministry of AYUSH announced that 203 trials were registered in Clinical Trial Registry of India between March and June, 2020. Of this 61.5% were from the AYUSH disciplines. Highlights Of the total trials registered, 70% ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Vaccine portal launched in India
On September 28, 2020, the Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a vaccine portal for COVID-19. The portal aims to create awareness among masses. Highlights The portal will provide vaccine related information. This will include efforts made in India towards ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine: India launches “Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacities in Neighbouring Countries” programme
On September 23, the Department of Biotechnology launched “Strengthening Clinical Trials Research Capacities in Neighbouring Countries” programme under the Ind-CEPI Mission. Highlights The programme has been launched in partnership with Ministry of External Affairs. It is a training programme that ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Bangladesh Permits Trial of COVID 19 Vaccine by Chinese Company
The Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech Limited has been given the approval to conduct the final stage trial of coronavirus vaccine, by the Bangladesh Medical Research Council. The National Research Ethics Committee has given approval for this prospective vaccine by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020