~Smile Foundation to add nine Smile on Wheels mobile healthcare units across India~ As the nation faces a possible third wave of COVID-19 infections, Smile Foundation has renewed its commitment to support primary healthcare infrastructure in the country. Smile Foundation will launch nine Smile on Wheels
Booster dose of vaccine, COVAXIN® (BBV152), generated robust neutralizing antibody responses against both Omicron (B.1.529) and Delta (B.1.617.2) using a live virus neutralization assay 100% of test serum samples showed neutralization of the Delta variant and more than 90% of serum samples showed neutralization
The virtual centre feature empowers its accomplices to book various tests on the MY LYF CARE app on behalf of the patients, as well as receive payments for the tests booked. MY LYF CARE, a health tech startup, has launched a 'Virtual Test Booking’ feature integrated
~Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), NHA is launching UHI, an open network for interoperable digital health services which will be based on an Open Protocol~ Following the Consultation Paper published on 23rd July, 2021 and the Public Webinar conducted on August 4th, 2021, the
ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Limited has partnered with Bengaluru-based NGO The Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide groceries to thousands of families severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. ManipalCigna, a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in the field of healthcare delivery and higher education
Metropolis Healthcare, India’s leading diagnostics service provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of MedEngage Scholarship program and is now inviting applications from the final year MBBS and MD/DNB students. The last date to apply for this program is 18th January
"Our visions coincide with the government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. Local production will reduce the dependence on foreign suppliers and increase employment in India. On one hand, the generated revenue will contribute to the nation’s economy and on the other hand, better healthcare solutions
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Alembic) today announced that it has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Dronedarone Tablets USP, 400 mg. The tentatively approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug
The patient was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy carrying 20 weeks of pregnancy The most challenging part was ensuring completion of pregnancy while simultaneously treating the patient for life-threatening blood cancer Baby’s growth was stagnant from weeks 20 to 24, showed improvement
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Columbia University, USA shows that India’s first ICMR-approved self-test kit CoviSelf successfully detects the Omicron variant. Given the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, this adds more confidence to India’s ability to detect the infections early and
