The controversy around remdesivir use stems from divergent claims about its efficacy among patients, and appears to centre on the stage at which it should be administered to patients.
In episode 602 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses India's declining Covid numbers, and explains the science behind remdesivir and plasma therapy.
ICMR has submitted a proposal to the Modi govt recommending the cancer drug developed by AstraZeneca, which apparently improved clinical outcomes of patients with severe Covid-19.
The approval of remdesivir, sold under the brand name Veklury, will allow Gilead to market the drug and talk about its benefits to doctors, nurses, and patients.
In a letter to Modi, Swadeshi Jagran Manch requested the PM to cancel the patent on remedsivir, which it said was granted 'against the provisions of Indian Patents Act'.
For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
I have personally seen hundreds of patients in india including my parents and sisters getting response from remdesevir… It should be given as early as possible in covid
I got treated with remdesivir and it arrested my symptoms quickly
I have personally seen hundreds of patients in india including my parents and sisters getting response from remdesevir… It should be given as early as possible in covid