CDSCO green light to Beyfortus, used to combat Respiratory Syncytial Virus, which is the leading cause for hospitalisation of kids under 2 years of age in India.
Findings come nearly a year after several Indian states had outbreaks. Reported measles incidence increased 72 percent worldwide in 2021-2022, says report.
According to the IVAC report, India’s coverage of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, increased by 6 percentage points while rotavirus vaccine for diarrhoea, rose by 29 percentage points.
Drawing on experience of measles rubella campaign of 2017, govt estimates it could take between one-two months for states to complete the 30 crore targeted Covid vaccinations.
A World Bank, Duke University, UPenn study conducted across 120 gram panchayats in UP shows conducting public meetings can improve healthcare delivery.
Flucelvax, produced by Melbourne-based CSL’s Seqirus unit, is 36.2 % more effective than conventional shots in preventing flu-like illness that killed almost 200 American children last winter.
World Bank data highlights a lack of government programmes that provide women entrepreneurs access to finance and training, which can support them in opening and running a business.
India used multiple types of aircraft, air to surface missiles & air defence systems to inflict damage to PAF. Almost all strikes were covered by high-res recon UAVs & satellites.
Pakistani establishments and their proxies are prone to severe, predictable 7-year-itch. Each step up the escalation ladder buys India about this many years of deterrence on average.
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