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World Immunisation Week
The World Immunisation Week is celebrated every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines. This year, in 2021, the World Immunisation Week is to be celebrated under the following theme: Theme: Vaccines bring us closer The WHO has partnered with organisations and individuals under theme to achieve ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: COVAXIN • COVID-19 vaccine • Covishield • Immune system • Immunisation • Vaccines • world immunisation week
International Universal Health Coverage Day: December 12
Every year, the International Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on December 12 by United Nations and by several other international organizations. It aims to increase awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems. This year, the International Universal Health coverage Day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: Health for all: Protect ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • International Universal Health Coverage Day • Sustainable Development Goal • Universal health care • Vaccines
What is mRNA Technology used in COVID-19 vaccines for the first time?
On November 16, 2020, Moderna, a US Biotech firm announced that its COVID-19 vaccines are 94.5% effective. The announcement comes in days after Pfizer released results showing 90% effectiveness in its own vaccine. Both the companies use mRNA technology in their vaccines. This is the first time the mRNA technology is being used to create ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Antibodies • AstraZeneca • COVID-19 vaccine • DNA • Moderna • mRNA • Oxford University • Pfizer • spike proteins • Vaccines
Vaccine portal launched in India
On September 28, 2020, the Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a vaccine portal for COVID-19. The portal aims to create awareness among masses. Highlights The portal will provide vaccine related information. This will include efforts made in India towards vaccine development against COVID-19. Alongside, the Minister also launched a history timeline of the Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Anemia • Clinical trials • COVID-19 vaccine • Human Vaccines • ICMR • Indian Council of Medical Research • Portals • Vaccines
September 28: World Rabies Day
Every year, World Rabies Day is celebrated on September 28 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. The day is also celebrated by the World Health Organization and other international organizations. Background The day was endorsed by international organizations such as Pan American Health Organization, World Organization for Animal Health, WHO and the USA Centres ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Dog • Global Alliance for Rabies Control • Mission Rabies • Rabies • Vaccination • Vaccines • World Health Organization • World Rabies Day