New Covid XE variant not more severe than Omicron: Dr Kang of CMC Vellore

The new XE variant of COVID-19 is not a matter of concern as it is not likely to cause any more severity than other sub-variants of Omicron (BA.1 and BA.2) did, Dr Gagandeep Kang, professor at......

Decision on third jab for all adults to be based on scientific need: Govt

Noting that the decision on third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all adults will be taken based on scientific need, the government on Thursday said emerging knowledge on the subject is under its......

Molnupiravir not to be included in Covid treatment now

The Indian Council of Medical Research's national task force for COVID-19 has decided against including antiviral drug Molnupiravir in the clinical management protocol for COVID-19 as of now,......

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

The Election Commission on Thursday reviewed the Covid situation with the Union health secretary and health experts, collecting inputs on necessary safety measures to be ensured during the......

India to investigate corruption in healthcare after TV sting operation

India has ordered an investigation into doctors and laboratories suspected of offering kickbacks for referring patients for medical tests, following a sting operation by a TV news channel. Hindi......

India, Stanford to collaborate

Stanford University in California has launched a partnership with the Indian government to establish a new training programme. The Stanford-India Biodesign will help create the next generation of......

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

IMAGE: Nana Patekar with Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, who he plays in The Vaccine War.Vivek Agnihotri, the film's director, writes Dr Bhargava 'led our......