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India prepares for Corona Virus-Steps of Health Ministry

January 20, 2020

India has been closely monitoring the happenings in China after more than 200 cases were confirmed to be infected with Corona virus (a new stain). The increase in numbers is mainly because more than millions travel for Lunar New Year ..

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WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020

January 15, 2020

Every year, the World Health Organization releases list of Global Health Challenges of the forth coming year. This year, on January 13, 2020, the organization had released the top global health challenges for the year. Global Health Challenges The list ..

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DBT and NII study: Transmission of chicken pox virus during pregnancy to child

December 21, 2019

The study of DBT and NII have found that women having chickenpox infection may transmit their infection to babies during their pregnancy. This stimulates babies’ immunity and protects them. A person being infected by the virus and treated gains immunity lifelong. ..

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Facts Box: ICMR Guidelines on Gene Therapy

December 17, 2019

The Indian Council on Medical Research has issued guidelines on Gene Therapy. The aim of the guideline is to enable the stakeholders comply with the R&D of Gene Therapeutic Products being produced and tested inside the country. Overview of the ..

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National Health Profile 2019 Released

October 31, 2019

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP) 2019 on October 30, 2019. The NHP is prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). It was first published in 2005. Significance The ..

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US $13.92 billion raised for next 3 years to fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria

October 11, 2019

Donors from across the world including governments, philanthropists and private firms have pledged just over $14 billion for the next three years to save 16 million lives and help end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria by 2030. It was promised at ..

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