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The Union Health Ministry said in a statement on Monday that over 23,000 adverse events have been reported since the vaccination drive involving Covishield and Covaxin vaccines started in the country and of these 700 cases were reported to be serious.

Brinton Pharmaceuticals Increases Production Of Favipiravir, Other Covid-19 Drugs By 3 Times

Favipiravir is close to Remdesivir, in that Remdesivir is used to treat moderate to severe cases while Favipiravir is used to treat mild to moderate cases

90% Urban Indians Ready For The Vax Jab: Ipsos Survey

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75% Urban Indians worry about COVID19 & Health (highest globally)

Delhi's Biggest Testing Lab Unaffected by Building Fire

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Dr. P Bhasin Pathlabs is South Delhi’s biggest path lab is ICMR approved with 20 years of experience with NABL and ICMR accreditation.

Dr Reddy's Inks Licensing Pact With Eli Lilly For COVID-19 Treatment Drug

The Hyderabad-based firm said it has entered into a royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for the manufacture and commercialisation of the drug in India.

How Can Prone Position Improve Oxygen Saturation Levels in COVID-19 Patients: BLK-Max Doctors

In an interview with BW Businessworld, Dr Rajesh Kumar Pande, Senior Director & HOD, BLK – Max Centre for Critical Care, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, explains how prone position work in increasing oxygen level.

Bharat Biotech Commences Direct Supply Of 'Covaxin' To 14 States

The Hyderabad-based firm has started supplying its COVID-19 treatment vaccine to the states based on the allocations received by the central government.

ESIC Sets Up Oxygen Plant At 2 Hospitals In NCR

The ESIC under the Ministry of Labour and Employment has installed oxygen generation plants at two hospitals in Delhi NCR area

The Covid Scare: The Nightmare Is Back!

Jyotsna Sharma

With three lakh active Covid-19 cases around India, the second wave of the pandemic proves more deadly than the first. Vaccination has now been allowed for all above the age of 18 , but the persisting strain on the country’s healthcare infrastructure keeps the situation grim. A special report By Jyotsna Sharma

India Reaches Out To US Companies Over Investment In Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices Sector

India, he said, has recently launched a production linked incentive scheme that will provide the US companies new opportunities for investment.

FHRAI Requests Govt For Special Credit Guarantee Window Under ECLGS For Hospitality Sector

"The repayment schedule for loans taken under ECLGS 1.0 and 2.0 are likely to begin now, but unfortunately due to the ongoing lockdown many establishments do not have the cash flow to repay it.

Vaccination: Centre Says 122 Crore Doses Needed To Inoculate 59 Crore People In 18-45 Age Group

Stating that the central government has already taken proactive steps for procurement of other vaccines apart from Covishield and Covaxin, the Centre told the apex court that it has fast tracked the emergency approvals for foreign produced COVID-19 Vaccines that have been granted approval in other countries.

Remdesivir Production Expected To Start In Wardha From Wednesday