Health News

US reports 14 new cases of Zika possibly transmitted through intercourse

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that Zika virus in blood samples of two women were transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Feb 24, 2016

World's first fast-acting anti-rabies drug to be launched in India

Rabishield — the new drug — is 25 percent cheaper than existing rabies treatment, claimed Pune-based Serum Institute of India

Feb 24, 2016

Brazil attempts to stop Zika virus by sterilising mosquitoes with gamma rays

The International Atomic Energy Agency will help Brazil sterilise 12 million male mosquitoes via the Sterile Insect Process

Feb 23, 2016

Union health minister launches 'Use with Care' logo for better use of antibiotics

Thr International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, inaugurated in New Delhi Tuesday, aims to raise awareness on misuse of antibiotics

Feb 23, 2016

New visa rules in UK may lead to job cuts for Indian doctors

The United Kingdom's proposed visa regime changes, expected to be introduced later this year, are aimed to give priority to UK and European doctors for skilled jobs.

Feb 23, 2016

USFDA designates Novartis' AML treatment as breakthrough therapy

The FDA's nod for Novrartis' acute myeloid leukaemia treatment is expected to help the Swiss company cope with competition from the likes of Roche.

Feb 22, 2016

Second phase of Pulse Polio drive starts on a successful note

As the five-day-long drive began Sunday, Indian Railways, police forces have stepped in to successfully implement the programme.

Feb 22, 2016

Govt to establish 17 AIIMSes and 20 cancer institutes soon: Health minister

The process of establishing 17 new AIIMSes and 20 cancer institutes has already started.

Feb 22, 2016

Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod for antibiotic capsules

Zydus Cadila received approval to market its generic Doxycycline capsules in the US market.

Feb 20, 2016

US regulator asks Lupin to sell two Gavis drugs for deal approval

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission earlier said that the proposed $850 million acquisition of Gavis by Lupin is likely to be anti-competitive.

Feb 20, 2016

South Africa reports first Zika virus case in a Colombian man

The Columbian business man reportedly acquired the infection in Colombia before he visited Johannesburg.

Feb 20, 2016

Brazil, U.S. join hands to study Zika's links with birth defects

The initial results of the study are expected by spring.

Feb 20, 2016

Polio immunisation: India to vaccinate 174 million children on Sunday

The second phase of the National Pulse Polio Programme will begin on Feb. 21, involving two million health workers.

Feb 20, 2016

Pope Francis suggests contraception to prevent Zika infection

The Pope, while not explicitly suggesting the use of contraceptives, said that "avoiding pregnancy is not an absolute evil."

Feb 19, 2016

World Bank announces $150M aid to fight Zika virus in Latin America, Caribbean

Predicting economic losses to the Latin American,Caribbean countries, World Bank announces a $150 M aid to combat Zika .

Feb 19, 2016