WHO, G20 launch new global initiative on digital health
New GIDH initiative will operate as a WHO-managed network and platform to support implementation of Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020–2025
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Omicron variant 'Arcturus' behind fresh Covid infections in India
A new sub-variant of Omicron XBB.1.5, named XBB 1.6 and dubbed as 'Arcturus' by experts, could be the cause of the wave in India
India not on target for over 50% of SDGs: Lancet study
Because of a worsening trend observed between 2016 and 2021, many districts will never meet the SDGs targets even well after 2030, says a study by The Lancet journal.
'Unsafe': WHO issues global alert on Marion Biotech’s cough syrups for kids
WHO says these products are “substandard”, and that their use, especially in children, may result in “serious injury or death”.
Maiden Pharma row: Firm ordered to stop cough syrup production
Notices served to the Sonipat-based company after raids by central & Haryana drug depts found 12 violations at its premises.
India's health secretary to head key WHO panel
The newly formed WHO committee primarily discusses administrative and financial matters of the WHO.
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.
Serum's new Covid vaccine Covovax gets WHO nod
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan congratulated Serum Institute, Adar Poonawalla and Novavax for offering one more highly effective and safe vaccine.
Despite Covid-19, record capital raised in FY21
The pandemic, ultimately, was unsuccessful in denting the country's capital raising confidence, as India Inc. raised over ₹1.88 lakh crore, beating the record of over ₹1.75 lakh crore raised in FY18.
Markets 2020: A volatile year of lows and highs
While the year was marred by the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and negative GDP, the equity benchmark indices, however, saw record highs. Will the trend continue in 2021 too?
