India's health secretary to head key WHO panel
The newly formed WHO committee primarily discusses administrative and financial matters of the WHO.
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Bharat Biotech's US partner to commercialise Covaxin in Mexico
In addition to the US and Canada, Ocugen will also have the exclusive rights for supply and commercialisation of Covaxin in Mexico.
Big boost to Ayurveda as WHO to set up global centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat
The groundbreaking ceremony of new WHO global centre will take place on April 21 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and WHO’s Director General.
Underfunding of govt health programmes a concern: WHO
The report titled 'India Health System Review' says the underfunding continued in spite of higher levels of tax devolution from the central to state governments.
Plastic particles found in human blood for first time
17 out of 22 healthy volunteers carried quantifiable amounts of plastic particles in their blood, according to the study published by Environment International.
WHO proposal to exempt biosimilar trials to trigger biotech generics boom
The proposal, once approved and adopted by member countries, could trigger a bigger interest in developing generic versions of biotech medicines in India.
Waive off clinical trials for biosimilars on WHO, UK format, says plea to Centre
Advocacy groups say move will ensure accessibility and affordability of mABs and other bio-therapeutics in the country.
Covid-19 spreading fast, over 13,000 new cases in a day
WHO says Delta and Omicron are twin threats that are driving up cases to record numbers, again leading to spikes in hospitalisations and deaths.
Respirator, gloves, eyewear & PPE must for health workers: WHO on Omicron
The WHO guideline emphasises the use of respirator along with other PPE by health workers performing aerosol-generating procedures.
68% FMCG products don't meet WHO nutrition standards: AIIMS
Findings support FSSAI’s plans to adopt a front-of-the-pack food label.
