Phase-2 trials of Bharat Biotech vaccine to begin in September

As reported by India Today, the phase I trial for the COVID 19 vaccine made by Bharat Biotech is complete and the Phase II of this trial is going to commence in September. In the first phase of the trial, the vaccine, known as Covaxin, is safe for human usage. Details of the Phase I ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Bharat Biotech • COVID-19 • COVID-19 vaccine • Phase I Trial • Phase II Trial • Serum Institute of India

‘Covishield’ Vaccine to Start Trials in India

The Serum Institute of India is going to launch its first COVID 19 vaccine candidate for trials very soon in India. The vaccine has been named as ‘Covishield’. It has been developed by the Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca. The Serum Institute is going to apply for the license for trials of the vaccine ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Coronavirus • COVID-19 • Covishield • Oxford University • Serum Institute of India • SII

First indigenously developed Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine Approved by DCGI

The first-ever completely home-grown Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine has been approved by the Drug Controller General of India. The vaccine has been developed by Serum Institute of India, Pune. Serum Institute of India is also involved in the development of COVID 19 vaccine. The DCGI had given approval earlier to Serum Institute of India to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: DCGI • Drug Controller General of India • Pneumonia • Serum Institute of India • Vaccines

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 Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 vaccine • GAVI • Pneumonia • Pneumonia Deaths • Serum Institute of India • UNICEF

Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed ambassador of Swasth Immunised India campaign

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as an ambassador of Swasth Immunised India campaign. The Swasth Immunised India campaign has been launched by Serum Institute of India (SII) and Network 18. Swasth Immunised India campaign The Swasth Immunised India campaign aims to build a robust campaign aimed at spreading awareness on the importance and benefits ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Immunisation • Kareena Kapoor Khan • Network 18 • Polio • Serum Institute of India • Smallpox • Swasth Immunised India campaign