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ICMR issues new guidelines to test Corona Virus in India
On March 20, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research issued new guidelines to test COVID-19. Highlights The ICMR has so far been conducting tests only on symptomatic...
Ministry of Health: Complaints to ICMR on misuse of Stem Cell therapy
On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Heath informed Lok Sabha that ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has received several complaints on misuse of stem cell therapy....
India in Phase 2 of Corona Virus Pandemic; No Community Transmissions in India
On March 18, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research announced that India is in Phase 2 of spread of COVID-19 and that community transmissions have not begun...
Government of India allows private sector to diagnose Corona Virus
The Government of India has opened testing of Corona Virus to private sector. The price of testing is to range between Rs 9,000 and Rs 12,000. Highlights The...
Draft National Policy for Rare Diseases placed in website of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
On March 17, 2020, the draft National Policy for rare diseases has been shared in the website of ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The draft has been... Corona Virus: ICMR develops testing strategy; WHO shifts epicenter from China to Europe
On March 15, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research developed COVID-19 testing strategy for people infected with the virus. The Council has given a detailed explanation about...
NIV scientists isolate 11 strains of COVID-19
Scientists at the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune have isolated 11 strains of the Covid-19, which is the first step towards developing a vaccine for containing a...
Indigenous glucometer developed with financial assistance from ICMR
SuChek is a completely indigenous and affordable glucometer which is suitable for varied climatic conditions. It is validated as per International standards and has been developed with financial...
February 29: World Rare Disease Day
Every Year, last date of February is observed as World Rare Disease Day. It was first launched by Eurordis in 2008. It aims to create awareness about the... ICMR Report says Delhi and Ahmedabad tops in added-fat consumption
The Indian Council of Medical Research conducted study on the food habits of the citizens of the country. The study said that vegetarians consume more fat than that...
ICMR releases report on Sugar Intake of India, Report first of its kind
On January 5, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released its report on sugar intake of India. The intake was measured in grams per day. The...
