The National Family Health Survey 5 data revealed that India's cancer screening coverage also remains poor, with only 0.6% undergoing breast examination and 0.7% taking oral cavity test.
Biocon Biologics partnered with international organisations to enhance access to life-saving cancer drugs for patients, especially in Sub-Saharan and Asian regions.
The Subject Expert Committee deliberated on the matter on 9 October and asked ICMR to submit 'clarifications and justifications' for inclusion of acalabrutinib in the trial.
The drug is a combination of ‘decitabine and cedazuridine’, which are used as agents for chemotherapy. But it may not be affordable for a large section of Indian patients.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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