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AIIMS Delhi debunks claims of COVID-19 vaccine responsible for cardiac arr
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A day after the Indian Council of Medical Research debunked claims of the Corona vaccine being responsible for the rising death cases among the youth, a panel of expert doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences addressed the issue.
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COVID vaccines not associated with sudden death, asserts ICMR-NIE Director
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an official release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Murhekar, referring to an in-depth study carried out by ICMR-NIE in 2023, categorically stated that no correlation was found between COVID-19 vaccinations and sudden deaths.
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No linkage between COVID-19 vaccine and sudden deaths: Union Health Minist
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a press release by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the matter of sudden unexplained deaths has been investigated through several agencies in the country. These studies have conclusively established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and th
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Made-in-India RAMBAAN rapid action Mobile BSL-3 Lab on wheels reaching out
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Mobile BSL-3 [MBSL-3] laboratory is an innovative initiative of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for providing the diagnostic surge capacity for enhancing the onsite laboratory services during the outbreaks of known and unknown high risk pathogens.
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Indigenous rapid detection kit ready to detect Nipah virus with 100% accur
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to Dr Naveen Kumar, Director, ICMR-NIV, Pune, "Based on amplification of viral gene without the need for a specialised machine at the field level. It's 100% sensitive and specific."
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Indian scientists are developing vaccine, antivirals for Chandipura virus:
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Indian scientists are developing vaccines and antivirals for Chandipura virus, which causes encephalitis, according to Dr Naveen Kumar, ICMR-NIV Pune Director.
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ICMR-NIIH Centre of Excellence supports advanced diagnosis of rare immune
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Centre of Excellence for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEIs) at the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Immunohaematology (ICMR-NIIH) is emerging as a critical national and international hub for the diagnosis and management of rare immune disorders.
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7 crore people under 40 to be screened for sickle cell disease by 2025-26
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission under the National Health Mission (NHM), the government aims to screen 7 crore people under the age of 40 for sickle cell disease by 2025-26 across 17 states, with a primary focus on tribal populations.
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Home grown less than 50 rupees' test aiding fight against Sickle Cell Dise
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder, leads to severe health complications such as anaemia, frequent pain episodes and other debilitating symptoms, affecting millions worldwide, especially in India and Africa.
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COVID-19 has never been zero but surveillance and testing scaled up: ICMR
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
COVID-19 cases in India are declining after a recent peak, with the Nimbus variant from Singapore detected. ICMR-NIV reports mild symptoms from Omicron sub-variants. The government focuses on surveillance, transmission, and vaccine preparedness.
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Formation of a National Joint Outbreak Response Team to address "Disease X
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Institute of One Health (NIOH), currently being established in Nagpur, will feature a specialised National Outbreak Response Team aimed at swiftly identifying and analysing the root causes of disease outbreaks.
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NAKSHATRA to boost viral genomic surveillance and preparedness for future
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The NAKSHATRA state-of-the-art initiative aims to revolutionise how genomic and bioinformatics data are processed, addressing limitations faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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