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Cabinet approves MoU signed between India and Cambodia

October 29, 2020

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 The MoU will increase the cooperation between the countries through joint initiatives ..

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India may miss out on the AIDS Target: ICMR Study

July 27, 2020

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 target of eliminating AIDS by the end of 2030. This will be ..

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Uttar Pradesh: TrueNat machines to test COVID-19 in 75 districts

June 13, 2020

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 machines to conduct COVID-19 tests earlier. Highlights The UP Government is to ..

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ICMR to replace HCQ with anti-HIV drug; Kangra Tea Suggested

May 23, 2020

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 recommended for asymptomatic health care workers. However, the ineffectiveness and side effects ..

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COBAS 6800: India’s first automated COVID-19 testing machine

May 15, 2020

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 performs high end RT-PCR tests. The machine will help to increase the ..

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WHO: Cases of Malaria, TB and AIDS are to increase

May 13, 2020

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 the world is shifting towards COVID-19. Highlights The WHO has made the ..

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