According to a new three-paper series published in The Lancet, the marketing strategies used by the formula milk industry are exploitative, and immediate restrictions are required to address false claims and political influence. According to the papers, industry influence gravely jeopardizes the health and rights of mothers and children by campaigning against crucial breastfeeding assistance measures
Famous British-Indian cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra stated on Tuesday that Oxford-vaccine, AstraZeneca’s known as Covishield in India, was even “worse” in terms of cardiovascular effects, heart attacks, and strokes.
After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States allegedly linked 55 adverse event cases with contaminated EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) suspended eye drop production and opened an investigation. Besides, the investigating agencies in both countries have been actively looking into the matter since the previous day.
To achieve the goals of preventing 2.5 million deaths from breast cancer by 2040, the World Health Organization WHO today unveiled a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework. To achieve the goals, the new Framework, which was unveiled ahead of the World Cancer Day campaign, urges nations to follow the three pillars of health promotion for early detection, prompt diagnosis, and thorough management of breast cancer.
A partnership between UK and Chinese academics has revealed the evolutionary secrets that allow the medicinal herb known as barbed skullcap to create cancer-fighting chemicals. The skullcap (Scutellaria barbata), also known as banzhilian in China, has a genomic sequence that was assembled by the CEPAMS team using DNA sequencing technology.
Twelve African ministers and officials have pledged to abolish HIV AIDS in children by 2030 and have outlined their intentions in this regard. At the first ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance to eliminate AIDS in children, international partners announced how they will assist nations in carrying out those plans.
According to the survey presented to Parliament on Tuesday, the country’s pharmaceutical exports saw a strong growth of 24 percent in FY21, driven by COVID-19-induced demand for crucial medications and other supplies shipped to more than 150 nations.
World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day is observed today, and in recognition of this, WHO has released a new progress report titled “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023” that highlights the advancements and difficulties in the provision of NTD care globally against the backdrop of COVID-19-related disruptions.
The World Health Organization abbreviated as WHO has updated its list of medications that should be kept on hand in case of radiological or nuclear emergencies and provided guidance on how to manage these situations effectively. These stockpiles contain medications that either stop or lessen radiation exposure or treat radiation-related injuries.
Before the Union Budget 2023–24, the US pharmaceutical industry recommended that India release an R&D policy for its pharmaceutical business.
