UNICEF joins Bengal govt's efforts to combat juvenile diabetes

UNICEF, Bengal Govt join hands to combat Juvenile Diabetes

UNICEF has joined hands with the West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department. The initiative aims to bring treatment and care for children suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as juvenile diabetes, to the grassroots level. Juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a condition where a child's body destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is essential for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Consequently, children affected by this disease have to inject insulin multiple times a day. Dec 22, 2024
AIIMS Delhi, Blockchain For Impact to advance biomedical innovation in India

AIIMS and BFI Unite to Combat Recurrent UTIs

AIIMS Delhi has partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to enhance biomedical research and innovation in India. The collaboration will focus on identifying potential markers for recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI). Dec 20, 2024
1st malaria vaccine shows promise against rising cases: Report

Promising results for world's first Malaria vaccine RH5.1/Matrix-M: Report

The global fight against malaria has taken a significant leap forward with the development of the first blood-stage malaria vaccine, RH5.1/Matrix-M. According to a report released by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, the vaccine has shown promising results and could play a crucial role in the evolving strategy against malaria. Dec 19, 2024
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India Becomes Third Largest Pharma Market Globally

India's pharmaceutical industry, valued at $50 billion, is the third largest globally by volume, with a strong global presence and diversified product base. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has established seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) for high-end research and education. Dec 19, 2024