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What is HIV Prevention Model of India?
On November 18, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition for HIV prevention. During the meet, the minister...
Cabinet approves MoU signed between India and Cambodia
On October 29, 2020, the union cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Cambodia on cooperation in the field of medicine and health. Key Highlights...
India may miss out on the AIDS Target: ICMR Study
A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found out that due to the COVID 19 pandemic, India may not be able to achieve the...
Uttar Pradesh: TrueNat machines to test COVID-19 in 75 districts
The Uttar Pradesh Government is to make the TrueNat Machines available in all 75 districts to test COVID-19. The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) had approved the...
ICMR to replace HCQ with anti-HIV drug; Kangra Tea Suggested
The Indian Council of Medical Research recently revised its advisories on Hydroxychloroquine. The Council is considering to replace the drug with anti-HIV drugs. Highlights The HCQ drug was...
COBAS 6800: India’s first automated COVID-19 testing machine
On May 14, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the COBAS 6800 RT PCR machine to the nation. Highlights The machine is completely automated and...
WHO: Cases of Malaria, TB and AIDS are to increase
The World Health Organization announced that the number of deaths due to TB, AIDS and Malaria might increase as the entire focus of health care system all over...
Impacts of lock down on Family Planning
The lock down has resulted in poor access to family planning measures and contraceptives. This will result in lots of unwanted pregnancies. Highlights With the number of infected...
GoI: Recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in the country is 17.47%
On April 21, 2020, the Government of India announced that the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in the country is 17.47%. There are more than 61 districts in...
Operation Sanjeevani: 6.2 million tonnes of essential medicines supplied to Maldives
The Indian Air Force recently delivered 6.2 million tonnes of essential medicines to Maldives under Operation Sanjeevani. Highlights The Indian Air Force airlifted the medicines in Hercules C-130J....
India to participate in WHO trials of COVID-19
On March 28, 2020, ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) announced that India is to participate in trials of WHO (World Health Organization). The trials are to identify...
