SOP for immunisation emergencies issued by The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Immunisation Division) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure for the Ministry of Home Affairs in case of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI). Background: Emergencyy Use Authorisation or Accelerated Approval has been granted by the National Regulator for two vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) which have established safety & immunogenicity … Read more

COVID-19: Israel shares high end technology with AIIMS

Israel recently shared its artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies and high-end equipment with AIIMS, Delhi.  This is a part of India-Israel cooperation fight against COVID-19. Highlights These technologies include AI video-oriented and voice operated autonomous personal robot and mobile applications that can be installed on any mobile phones of COVID-19 staff. Also, Israel has provided a … Read more

Aatma Nirbhar Bharat: Special package of Rs 20 lakh crores

Highlights A Special economic and comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crores – equivalent to 10% of India’s GDP. Call for Self-Reliant India Movement with five pillars of Aatma nirbhar Bharat – Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography and Demand. Economic Front   For MSME Sector Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Working Capital Facility for Businesses, … Read more