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Four Mega Trials of COVID-19 Treatment launched by WHO
The World Health Organization recently launched a mega trial of four most promising corona virus treatments. The organization focuses on repurpose drugs that have already been approved to...
ICMR recommends Hydroxychloroquine to treat Corona Virus
The Indian Council of Medical Research had constituted a National Task Force to fight against COVID-19. The task force has recommended the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat Corona...
India ranks 77 on sustainability index and 131 on Flourishing Index
On February 20, 2020, WHO, Lancet and UNICEF together released a report titled “A Future for the World’s Children”. According to the report, a new Global index has...
Barn swallows’ role mosquito control
Barn swallow is a bird belonging to the sparrow family called Passerines. They are known for ‘wintering’ in India. Wintering is when they migrate to more tropical areas...
US $13.92 billion raised for next 3 years to fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
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...
India to contribute $22 mn to GFTAM for 2020-22
India has announced contribution of $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for 6th Replenishment Cycle (for year 2020-22). This is an increase of...India announces a contribution of $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria
India has recently announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22). This is an...
Dengue and Climate Change
The Dengue (correctly known as Dengue fever) is a mosquito-borne tropical disease. It is caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted by the Aedes mosquitos. Symptoms typically...
Health Ministry launches Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan in New Delhi
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) have launched a 3 day special campaign called Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan in New Delhi. It is a campaign aimed towards...Tackling Malaria: Odisha Model
The state of Odisha has reported the highest decrease in the number of Malaria cases in the country. The number of cases has been reduced from 4,36,850 malaria...
