A central team led by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya arrived in Kerala on Monday to review the COVID-19 situation in the state which is presently accounting for more than half of the nation’s daily fresh infection caseload. Kerala on Sunday reported 18,582 new COVID-19
India saw a single-day rise of 36,083 new coronavirus infections, raising its tally to 3,21,92,576, while the death toll has climbed to 4,31,225 with 493 fresh fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases have declined to 3,85,336 and comprise 1.20 percent of the
Sri Lanka will import 100 metric tonnes of medical grade oxygen from India next week to meet the shortage of supply in hospitals, the Health-Minister said on Saturday as WHO experts warned that the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the country would go
Great Place to Work® India recognizes Mr. Gautam Khanna, CEO of P.D. Hinduja Hospital, as one of India’s Best Leaders in Times of Crisis 2021. In a very special study conducted by Great Place to Work® India, 75 leaders have been recognized for their exemplary leadership
Dr Bhushan comes with a rich experience of leading several initiatives under the government including the ambitious Ayushman Bharat and NDHM OxygenForIndia (OFI), a volunteer-run campaign to deliver medical oxygen in response to the Covid-19 second wave in India, recently welcomed on board Dr Indu Bhushan, the
Following the overwhelming response of #YoungWarrior with the support of 1350+ partners, #YoungWarriorNXT now aims to empower 10M young people with essential life skills through inclusive, equitable, and interactive learning platforms On the occasion of International Youth Day 2021 yesterday, the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYAS),
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, announced smart health cards to 3.5 crore people in this state under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. People benefitting from national and state food security schemes, and Annapurna and Antyodaya initiatives will receive these cards entitling women to get treatment
The very rare blood clots that can be caused by the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can be aggressive and deadly but is very rare, leading scientists have concluded in the findings of the first study of its kind on Thursday. A research team led by Dr Sue
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered an increase in number of Covid tests to at least 60,000 per day. His statement comes amid projections that cases will double in about 64 days at the current growth rate. At present, the Covid tests are in
India has done better than any country in the world as regards to affordability and the reach to the people of COVID-19 vaccines, Bharat Biotech Chairman and Managing Director Krishna Ella said on Sunday. Highlighting the enormity of the task of vaccination, Ella said, “When you
