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Experts underscore uncertainty about AstraZeneca’s dosage and efficacy

January 7, 2021 By Press Office Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion, Press Tagged With: COVID-19, vaccines

CCIL president T. M. Chen on pollution, air quality, and health

January 6, 2021 By Press Office Leave a Comment

Industrial pollution is spreading like clouds and covering the setting sun. West Bengal, India. Pollution is now a global issue and must be checked. Image credit: Rudra Narayan Mitra / 123rf

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 […]

Filed Under: Environmental health, Featured Stories, Interviews, National, Opinion, Press Tagged With: Air Pollution, environmental health, interviews

Bayer partners with Arogya Finance to provide Eylea Easy Pay Program in India

December 21, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

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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) […]

Filed Under: Medicine and Research, Noncommunicable diseases, Press Tagged With: diabetes, eye health, press

Public Procurement In Healthcare Experts find new policy worrisome

December 23, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

Health cess concept. Medical diagnostic and research in India, 3D rendering isolated on white background. Medical devices bill illustration. Image credit: alexlmx / 123rf. Press release re: public procurement order.

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 […]

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Reimagining India’s Health System – The Lancet Citizens’ Commission launched

December 11, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Access to Healthcare, Featured, Press Tagged With: press, universal healthcare

New Clip Delivery System for Non-Invasive Treatment of Leaky Mitral Valves

November 19, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Medicine and Research, Noncommunicable diseases, Press Tagged With: heart disease, press

80% of YouGov survey respondents in India would like to be vaccinated against the coronavirus (003)

November 17, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

Covid-19. Red liquid vaccine in glass tubes.. Cases of COVID-19 illustration. Image credit: Ivan Uralsky. vaccine hesitancy concept. Also to illustrate article re: emergency use authorisation. Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine. Also used in coverage of vaccine hoarding. Vaccination campaign concept. Cost of COVID-19 vaccine concept. vaccine shipments concept. Sputnik V illustration.. Also to illustrate vaccine stockpiling. vaccine drive concept. Blood clots concern concept. vaccine patent waiver Covaxin trials concept. Free vaccines concept. Covishield approval concept. Vaccination coverage concept. paediatric trials concept. Illustration of COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine drive illustration.

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 […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccines

Innovative imaging technology promises improved cardiac care

November 4, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Medicine and Research, Noncommunicable diseases, Press, Science and Technology Tagged With: heart disease, press

Sanofi India Appoints Vaibhav Karandikar as Chief Financial Officer 

October 13, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

Vaibhav Karandikar, Sanofi India

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 […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: industry, Sanofi

Atmanirbhar healthcare – Is India ready?

October 6, 2020 By Press Office Leave a Comment

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 […]

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