Maharashtra government launches online COVID-19, self-assessment tool
With over 400 people testing positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, the state government has now taken the fight against the pandemic online, by launching …
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IIT-Guwahati sets up research centre for COVID-19 analysis
Talking about setting up a research centre for COVID-19 analysis, T G Sitharam, director, IIT-Guwahati, said: “Our idea is to make this a state-of-the-art …
Covid-19 scare: Public Need not wear masks, says KGMOA
Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) state secretary Dr G S Vijayakrishan said, “Only the doctors and paramedical staffs who treat the patients, Covid-19 …
WHO: India’s corona battle will make or break global war
India may well determine the future trajectory of Covid-19, declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), especially in the manner India …
Indian Inc can spend CSR funds to combat coronavirus
CSR funds may be spent for various activities related to COVID-19 relating to promotion of healthcare, including preventive health care and sanitation and disaster …
More than a quarter of the world’s population has vision impairment: WHO
More than a quarter of the world’s population — some 2.2 billion people — suffer from vision impairment out of which, one billion cases could have …
18 African countries yet to link health to climate action plans: WHO
Eighteen African countries are yet to integrate health components in their national plans to mitigate climate change, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). …
Many essential drugs priced much higher than manufacturing cost: WHO
NEW DELHI: Around 40% of the essential medicines in India with lowest MRP are priced significantly higher than estimated production costs, an assessment by …
