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‘NDHM has potential for unlocking creativity, getting pvt sector initiatives; have privacy by design, data is secure’: Dr Indu BhushanSubscriber Only
August 23, 2020 00:30 IST
In an interview to The Sunday Express, Bhushan discusses the benefits of the NDHM scheme, its pilot in six Union Territories, privacy concerns and how the private sector is expected to participate.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
Explained: How India’s online pharmacy market is regulatedSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 16:08 IST
In the absence of clear regulations, online pharmacies currently operate as marketplaces and cater to patients as a platform for ordering medicines from sellers that adhere to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules of India.
Fri, Aug 21, 2020
With most thermal plants likely to miss clean energy deadline, PowerMin recommends breather up to 2 yrsSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 03:12 IST
Out of a total of 448 units that are planned for flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) systems — which remove SO2 from exhaust flue gases — the ministry is recommending 322 with a capacity worth one lakh megawatt (MW) for an extension.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
In absence of data law, existing policies to help guard health ID: GovtSubscriber Only
August 19, 2020 04:17 IST
In an interview to The Indian Express, Bhushan said the mission follows a “privacy by design” approach to ensure that standards followed to protect patient information and their privacy are “of the highest nature”.
Wed, Aug 19, 2020
RK Singh: ‘We believe we have to switch over to renewables … we will not only meet our commitment, we will exceed it’Subscriber Only
August 17, 2020 01:44 IST
It was only in April that we had a major dip (in power demand). But, I can tell you this: from what I have seen, I think our demand is going to gallop, says RK Singh.
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
Privacy loophole: Private sector involvement in development in absence of data lawSubscriber Only
August 16, 2020 01:03 IST
The unique health ID, which will be provided to every citizen to make their health details accessible in a common database, is expected to be a part of the National Health Stack.
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
Explained: What is the National Health ID, announced by PM Narendra Modi?Subscriber Only
August 15, 2020 17:12 IST
What is the national health ID system? What was the original proposal for the health ID? Which systems does the national health ID interact with? We answer your questions
Mon, Sep 27, 2021
COVID vaccine production: BE ties up with J&J arm, Baylor College of MedicineSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 02:04 IST
The development may put BE right behind Serum Institute of India as a potential global supplier of Covid-19 vaccines.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Govt push sees players lining up to make solar equipmentSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 04:30 IST
The proposals over the last couple of months to domestically manufacture solar equipment in India include those from the US-based First Solar, Gurgaon-based Renew Power, Kolkata-based Vikram Solar and the Delhi-headquartered Waaree Energies.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Explained: Here is how to enrol in a Covid-19 vaccine trialSubscriber Only
August 10, 2020 04:30 IST
Who are the volunteers chosen for a vaccine trial, and how? As trials progress for three major vaccine candidates, a look at the recruitment and trial process, the risks involved, and the safeguards taken.
Wed, Aug 12, 2020
$150-mn shot for Serum production of Covid vaccinesSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 04:34 IST
Production to be scaled up through $150 million in at-risk funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Of 17 sites for SII’s Oxford vaccine human trials, eight located in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 01:40 IST
In Maharashtra, four of the sites will be in Pune, two in Mumbai and one each in Nagpur and Wardha. Two sites will be in Chennai, while Visakhapatnam, Mysore, Jodhpur, Patna, Chandigarh, New Delhi and Gorakhpur will have one site each for the trials.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Trump order boosts US drug industry, no hit on India exports in short term: ExpertsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 01:26 IST
Several experts said the move appeared to be either posturing by Trump before the presidential election in November, or to be targeted essentially at China which, unlike India, is a larger exporter of key drug ingredients.
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Explained: Will Trump’s order to buy American medicines impact Indian pharma industry?Subscriber Only
August 07, 2020 13:37 IST
The US is the largest market for India’s pharmaceutical products. It is said that every third pill sold in America is made in India.
Sun, Aug 09, 2020
Auto to aviation, employee costs take the biggest hitSubscriber Only
August 07, 2020 05:00 IST
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, reduced its employee costs by 14.8% during the quarter, compared with the same period last year, while net revenues from operations fell 92% year-on-year during the quarter.
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
Health Minister petitioned: Medical professionals seek transparency in pharma regulationsSubscriber Only
August 07, 2020 04:49 IST
The move comes at a time when various drugmakers and vaccine firms have received approvals to either conduct clinical trials or launch their products in the country for use in the battle against Covid-19.
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
As it prepares for Oxford vaccine trials, Serum Institute inks deal for another Covid-19 shotSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 16:49 IST
The agreement will give SII exclusive right to supply the vaccine in India, and non-exclusive rights, “during the pandemic period”, in all countries except those designated by the World Bank as “upper-middle or high-income” countries.
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
Recruiters to trainees, veterans, the services sector bears bruntSubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 04:36 IST
From food to aviation, and IT to hospitality, the decimation caused by the economic distress is echoing across the services sector, which is estimated to employ over 33 per cent of the employed population and contribute over 55 per cent to the GDP.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020Covid-19 vaccine makers seek more govt support, clarity on guidelinesSubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 01:04 IST
Countries like the US and UK have not only inked purchase agreements worth billions of dollars for vaccine candidates currently in late stage human clinical trials, some have also funded research and development for potential vaccine candidates.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Explained: Significance of having the Oxford phase-III vaccine trials in IndiaSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 13:39 IST
In clinical trials for any new drug or vaccine, the third phase of testing looks for the effectiveness of the product in thousands of participants. India has the second largest population in the world, making it crucial for this demographic to be represented in these trials.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Explained: Why are so many vaccines being developed all at the same time?Subscriber Only
August 04, 2020 13:38 IST
Vaccine development is a complex, time-consuming, resource-intensive process, and the chances of success are extremely low.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
July harder than June, migrants out of work hit economic wall at homeSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 04:45 IST
A key bellwether of activity in the manufacturing sector slipped in July after two months of steady growth reflecting the adverse impact of localised lockdowns by states to fight the surging Covid curve.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Frontrunner Oxford vaccine for Covid-19 cleared for advanced trial in IndiaSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 04:40 IST
SII, the world's largest maker of vaccines, has a tie-up with AstraZeneca, the Swedish-British pharma giant, to manufacture the Covid-19 vaccine for low- and middle-income countries.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Explained: Why the race for a Covid-19 vaccine is an unprecedented sprintSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 12:45 IST
Why has the coronavirus pandemic spawned one of the hottest vaccine races in history? The Indian Express delves into the details.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
Serum Institute gets nod for Phase 2, 3 human trials of Oxford vaccine candidateSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 09:48 IST
Now that the chief of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has signed off on the proposal, as confirmed by the health ministry Monday, SII will be able to kick-off the trials here, effectively putting it ahead in India’s own race for a Covid-19 vaccine.
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