This weekend’s approval of AstraZeneca’s vaccine by the Drugs Controller General of India has stirred some controversy in the public and the scientific community. Apart from the most obvious point – the vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University showed only 62.1 percent efficacy, much lower than other major vaccines already approved for use in […]
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CCIL president T. M. Chen on pollution, air quality, and health
Air pollution is among the most pressing challenges in creating a healthy society. It has been a bane on Indians’ public health for decades as the State of Global Air Report 2020 underlined. To discuss this, Health Issues India spoke with T. M. Chen, president of Continental Carbon India Limited (CCIL) and Master of Chemical Engineering […]
Bayer partners with Arogya Finance to provide Eylea Easy Pay Program in India
Bayer partners with Arogya Finance to introduce the Eylea Easy Pay Program in India, with an aim to improve patient adherence and increase access to the innovative treatment solution Eylea. The program will be available in eye hospitals across the country. Eylea, or Aflibercept solution, is indicated for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) […]
Public Procurement In Healthcare Experts find new policy worrisome
New Delhi, December 23, 2020: With the economy reeling under the coronavirus snare, PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ vision is picking pace. In its recent initiatives, the Government of India released the revised Public Procurement Order (PPO) 2017 to encourage the self-reliance rhetoric, giving domestic players the impetus that promises to withhold the government’s Atmanirbhar […]
Reimagining India’s Health System – The Lancet Citizens’ Commission launched
Reimagining India’s Health System – The Lancet Citizens’ Commission launched Launch of initiative to develop a citizens’ roadmap to achieving universal health coverage Commission will be the first participatory, country-wide report of its scale to be developed New Delhi, December 11, 2020: India’s efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will now be catalysed by the […]
New Clip Delivery System for Non-Invasive Treatment of Leaky Mitral Valves
Abbott Strengthens Structural Heart Portfolio with New Clip Delivery System for Non-Invasive Treatment of Leaky Mitral Valves Minimally invasive heart valve repair device for leaking mitral valve brings this life-saving treatment to people in need, including those at high risk of surgery Clinical evidence for this device demonstrates safety and efficacy for people suffering from […]
80% of YouGov survey respondents in India would like to be vaccinated against the coronavirus (003)
80% of YouGov survey respondents in India would like to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, over half of the respondents are aware of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V November 16, 2020 – Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund) published the results of a survey of 12,000 respondents in 11 countries regarding coronavirus […]
Innovative imaging technology promises improved cardiac care
New Delhi, November 4, 2020: Increasing cardiovascular burden globally and the need for innovative technologies has changed the face of heart care today. With the changing lifestyles and the current pandemic leaving an impact on the heart, the situation has become more complex. This has led cardiologists to push the envelope and find new ways […]
Sanofi India Appoints Vaibhav Karandikar as Chief Financial Officer
MUMBAI, INDIA – October 13, 2020 – Sanofi India Limited (SIL) announced the appointment of Vaibhav Karandikar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 6th October 2020. Rajaram Narayanan, Managing Director, Sanofi India Limited said, “I am delighted to welcome Vaibhav as the new CFO for Sanofi India Ltd. Having led various departments within the finance […]
Atmanirbhar healthcare – Is India ready?
With the ongoing conversations on the Public Procurement Order (2.0) amid the corona virus pandemic, several questions have been raised regarding the need of an enabling policy environment which encourages more investment in India and improves India’s rank in the ‘ease of doing business’ index. The proposed changes in PPO 2.0 reflect the need for […]