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Pneumosil: India’s First Pneumonia Vaccine
The Serum Institute of India recently unveiled the first indigenously developed Pneumococcal Vaccine called Pneumosil. The vaccine was launched by the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. About the Vaccine Pneumosil was developed through collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PATH organization. It has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: GAVI • indigenous vaccine • PCV vaccine • Pneumonia • Pneumonia Deaths • pneumosil • Serum Institute of India • WHO
India to supply Pneumonia Vaccine to low-income nations
The Pune based Serum Institute of India is to supply Pneumonia vaccine to low-income countries. The Institute is one of the leading manufacturers of vaccines and immunobiological drugs. Highlights The Serum Institute of India and UNICEF have signed an agreement to supply pneumonia vaccine to low income countries. Under the agreement, the institutes are to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 vaccine • GAVI • Pneumonia • Pneumonia Deaths • Serum Institute of India • UNICEF
Pneumonia may kill over 17 lakh children in India by 2030: Study
According to global study released by UK-based NGO ‘Save the Children’, more than 17 lakh children in India are likely to die of pneumonia by 2030, despite the infection being easily curable. The study was released on occasion of World Pneumonia Day (observed on November 12). Key Highlights of Study Pneumonia is likely to kill ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Pneumonia • Pneumonia Deaths • Science and Technology • Sustainable Development Goals