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Free COVID-19 Treatment For BPL Patients At Andhra’s Private Hospitals
In a laudable move, the Andhra Pradesh government announced free treatment for COVID-19 patients at private and corporate hospitals.
Falling under the state government health scheme named Dr YSR Arogyasri, it will cover below-poverty line…
Possibility Of Coronavirus Being Airborne: No Need To Panic, Assure Indian Doctors
Indian doctors have urged the people not to panic regarding the possibility of coronavirus being airborne, as evidence is still being evaluated.
The issue has resurfaced, with the WHO acknowledging evidence of airborne spread of the virus…
COVID-19: ICMR Okays Just 1 Out Of 14 Firms For Rapid Antigen Test Kits
New Delhi: Of the 14 companies that have approached the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for approval/validation of rapid antigen test kits for COVID-19, the regulatory body has okayed just one firm.
According to the ICMR’s…
Government Launches Drug Discovery Hackathon, A Unique National Initiative
New Delhi: The Union Government on Thursday launched the Drug Discovery Hackathon, a first of its kind national initiative for supporting drug discovery process.
It will involve participation of professionals, faculty, researchers and…
Corona Kit Controversy: Patanjali’s Latest ‘Claim’ To Cure A Disease Without…
New Delhi: Patanjali has been in the news of late for claiming that the company had found a “100 per cent” cure for the novel coronavirus.
A day after the ‘Corona Kit’ was launched, Union minister Shripad Naik said that the company first…
On Doctor’s Day, India And Odisha Salute Their Bravest Corona Warriors
Like every year, India is celebrating Doctor’s Day on July 1.
But 2020 is different. The country has been fighting the deadly coronavirus pandemic for close to four months, and we have not even reached the peak.
At the forefront of this…
Maharashtra Govt Launches World’s Largest Convalescent Plasma Therapy Project
Mumbai: The world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy-cum-trial project, for treatment of serious COVID-19 patients, was launched online by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday.
Convalescent plasma therapy uses…
COVID Treatment: New Drug Fabiflu Is Here, But It Has To Be Used With Caution
With traces of Favipiravir drug having been found in sperm and breast milk, FabiFlu (brand name of Favipiravir) must be used with great caution for COVID-19 treatment.
It has been approved for marketing and sales in India for treating mild…
Now, A Mobile App For Easy Access To Safe Blood Through Indian Red Cross
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday launched the eBloodServices mobile application that will help citizens to access “safe blood” easily.
The app, which has been developed by E-Raktkosh team of Centre for Development…
Patanjali’s Coronil Got Approval For Cough & Fever, Not COVID-19; Govt To Issue Notice
New Delhi: Patanjali had not disclosed that its new medicine kit was for COVID-19 while applying for licence, an official in Uttarakhand said on Wednesday.
Yoga guru Ramdev had earlier claimed that the new kit is both a cure and preventive…