COVID VACCINATION
Bharat Biotech is 'back in action' after Covid reset: Krishna Ella on TB vaccine, Nipah-Ebola shots, gene therapy, IPO plans & what’s next
Bharat Biotech is “back in action” after a two-year post-Covid reset, founder Krishna Ella says, with the company expanding beyond vaccines into cell and gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies. The vaccine maker is advancing programmes for TB, Nipah, Ebola, chikungunya, malaria, Zika and antimicrobial resistance, while exploring an IPO to fund new therapies and potential acquisitions. Ella says the company, which currently has around Rs 2,000 crore in revenue and is debt-free, is focused on accelerating innovation and preparing the next generation to lead its human and veterinary businesses.
India cannot build its digital economy on ‘borrowed trust’: QNu Labs CEO Sunil Gupta
India must build sovereign digital trust layers for its expanding digital economy. The nation is transitioning to quantum-safe security, moving from policy to planning. Banks are assessing their cryptographic inventory and identifying vulnerable systems. This quantum-security push is driven by both quantum risks and AI-enabled attacks.
Covid-19 jabs don't raise risk of sudden death: ICMR-NIE Director
Recent heart attacks in Karnataka's Hassan district raised concerns. An ICMR study shows Covid vaccines are not to blame for sudden deaths. Hospitalization during Covid, binge drinking, and intense activity are possible causes. AIIMS is also studying sudden deaths with post mortems. Karnataka's health department formed a committee to investigate the deaths.
SC to likely hear plea over Covid vaccination today
The Supreme Court will hear a petition from parents seeking compensation and scrutiny of Covid vaccination records following the death of their daughters due to alleged side effects. They request an expert panel and improvements in government communication and treatment protocols for adverse events. The government wishes to proceed with the original petition, citing the belated application.
Parents challenge Covid vaccine safety in Supreme Court, cite adverse effects
Parents of children who died following Covid-19 vaccinations have filed a new affidavit in the Supreme Court, citing recent studies that highlight the "poor safety" of the vaccines and an increase in mortality rates post-vaccination. The affidavit includes testimonies from 40 individuals who either died or suffered severe adverse effects after receiving the vaccine.
Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vaccines
AstraZeneca acknowledges Covid vaccine risk. Doctors express Covishield concerns. Emphasis on active surveillance. Urgency for investigation, fast track courts, compensation for vaccine injuries.
Covid-19: Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav'
As part of the celebration for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, this special Covid vaccination drive aims to increase uptake for the precaution dose of Covid vaccine among the eligible adult population. Under the special drive starting from (Friday) July 15 to September 30, all eligible adult population, due for precaution dose, can get vaccinated free of charge at governmet vaccination centre for next 75 days.
Over 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine given to children aged 12-14 years on day 1
More than 2.15 crore precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to healthcare and frontline workers, and those aged above 60 years.
Ensure no wastage of Covid vaccines, swap near expiry vials with long expiry ones: Centres to states
Additional Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Vikas Sheel recently wrote to states and UTs on the issue of near expiry vaccines available at private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs).
Ramp up Covid vaccination exponentially: Centre to poll-bound states
States and Union territories have been advised to be vigilant and monitor case positivity, doubling rate and cluster of new cases and consider imposing curbs and restrictions at the local level ahead of Christmas and New Year
One lakh Assam government employees to fan out for Covid vaccination completion campaign
During this period ministers, MPs and MLAs will visit the camp. Under this campaign, verification teams will visit all houses in each polling booth area and cross check the certification process and countersign the certificates for completion of the first dose Covid vaccination for the area.
Over 66.07 crore Covid vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Govt
The Union government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country, the ministry said in a statement.
Pregnant women in India now eligible for Covid vaccination
The decision empowers pregnant women to make an informed choice on taking the Covid vaccination, the health ministry said, adding these women can now register on CoWIN or walk-in to the nearest Covid vaccination centre to get themselves inoculated.
Take action against institutions giving Covid vaccination package with hotels: Centre to states
In a letter to all states and UTs, Additional Secretary to Health ministry Manohar Agnani said it has come to the notice of the Union health ministry that some private hospitals are giving package for Covid vaccination in collaboration with some hotels, which is against the guidelines issued for the National Covid Vaccination Program.
Over 84 L vaccine doses still available with states, UTs; 17.49 cr doses provided so far: Govt
"Of the vaccine doses provided, the total consumption, including wastages, is 16,65,49,583 doses (as per data available at 8 am on Saturday). More than 84 lakh COVID vaccine doses (84,08,187) are still available with states/UTs to be administered," the ministry said.
Next phase of Covid vaccination unlikely from May 1 as supplies scarce
The Centre earlier this month expanded the eligibility age for vaccinations to 18 years and above, to be serviced by state governments and private hospitals. But SII and Bharat Biotech may send Covid vaccines to states and private hospitals only by 3rd week of month or later.
Scaler to bear covid vaccination costs for employees, their families
Scaler is exploring tie-ups with leading healthcare service providers so that its employees, who are working out of their hometowns, get the covid vaccine as per the government's eligibility guidelines.
Kolkata allocated highest number of COVID vaccines in Bengal
Kolkata has been allocated the highest number of COVID vaccines in West Bengal, at 93,500, for the first phase of the vaccination drive scheduled to begin on January 16, a senior health official said on Thursday.
Vaccine plan: Four days a week for Covid shots, quota for each district
The health ministry has circulated detailed directions to states on how to inoculate the identified priority groups just as the first tranche of the Covid-19 vaccines started to reach state capitals.
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