The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to this report by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first consolidated WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage and product access, with improved data for action. …
The animal trials for the much-awaited H1N1 vaccine have been completed by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII). The Institute is hopeful of beginning human clinical trials by December 15. The firm, which sent a report on the attenuated intranasal spray tests on animals to the Drug Controller General …
September 24 this year was a historic date for Aids research. After 25 years of work, at a cost of several billion dollars, scientists were able to announce the first partial success in developing a vaccine against HIV. A $105m clinical trial involving 16,000 volunteers in Thailand showed that a …
After the wastage of over 20 lakh doses of the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country in past two years, the China-based manufacturer has finally agreed to upgrade the vaccine vial monitors put on JE vaccine supplied to India. The UP government had, in …
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health Care and Nutrition has ordered 380,000 doses of Novel Influenza A / H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine to curb the spread of the disease. Addressing a media briefing the Health Minster Nimal Siripala de Silva said the World Health Organization has agreed to provide the vaccine …
Two pharmaceutical companies have sought permission from the Indian Council of Medical Research to start clinical trials for swine flu vaccine prepared by them using a new method.
New Delhi: Two pharmaceutical companies have sought permission from the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) to start clinical trials for swine flu vaccine prepared by them using a new method.
Sri Lanka's Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry has placed an immediate order for the WHO approved Novel Influenza (A) H1N1 vaccine amid the rising death toll from the epidemic. Adding to the death toll rising alarmingly due to the rapid spread of A/H1N1 another death was reported yesterday evening from Kurunegala. …
Sri Lanka health authorities are discussing with the World Health Organization (WHO) officials to import the Influenza A/H1N1 vaccine, Health Ministry sources said. Pandemic influenza A/H1N1 is spreading in the country and there had been 132 confirmed cases to date according to the Epidemiology Unit. The vaccine however will only …
Pune A study conducted in the city, involving 300 mothers and their babies, to assess the effects of bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) has helped in changing the national policy on the issue. The India Advisory Group in Polio Eradication has now recommended the use of bOPV
Even as India prepares to introduce an indigenous swine flu vaccine in the market, experts have pointed out that the necessary precautions for protection from the H1N1 virus need to be taken even after getting the flu shot, as the vaccine takes two weeks to develop immunity against the virus. …
The most clinically advanced malaria vaccine so far should be ready for use in three to five years after phase three trials began in May, researchers said on Tuesday. The vaccine
HAND-HELD BILLING MACHINES FOR PDS SHOPSBEING the only State to have received government of India orders for administering the Hib vaccine to all new borns (prior to rolling out the scheme nationally) to prevent illnesses like meningitis, pneumonia and septic arthritis, Tamil Nadu is waiting for more orders from the …
NEW DELHI: The government will introduce Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b) pentavalent (five-in-one) vaccine in the routine immunisation programme from next year. It will replace the DPT and Hepatitis
Supply Of Rabipur & Verorab, With Combined Market Share of 84%, Dries Up After Dogfight Between Novartis & Sanofi Aventis Khomba Singh NEW DELHI BEWARE of Dogs! There is a shortage of anti-rabies vaccine in the country, thanks to the dispute between Novartis and Sanofi Aventis that together control over …
Oct. 25: Oral cholera vaccine has been found to be safe in India and is likely to be introduced for inoculation in cholera endemic areas in the country including Hyderabad. Though oral cholera vaccine consisting of killed whole cells has been present in the market for many years, it is …
New Delhi: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced 76 grants for bold and innovative ideas to improve global health and three of them have been bagged by Indian researchers. Ranjan Nanda, K.V.S. Rao and Virander Chauhan of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Delhi have …
