Lack of funding for top health research body

The Indian Council of Medical Research has only half the funds it needs

Vaccinate 40% people everywhere before rolling out booster doses: Soumya Swaminathan

Decision on Covaxin in 4-6 weeks, says WHO chief scientist at DTE webinar

US approves new drug that can cure even drug resistant TB

Experts, activists seek new regime for its rational use

Obituary: Former health secy Keshav Desiraju fought hard against corruption in health industry

He was summarily transferred to the ministry of consumer affairs during his tenure as the health secy

Everyone DOESN’T need booster jabs of COVID-19 vaccines: Lancet study (but are the rich countries reading?)

Access to vaccination has been vastly inequal; Booster doses in developed countries will further squeeze out low, mid-income …

ICMR to make public results of clinical trials they fund

In a move that will increase transparency and accountability in clinical research, major research funders and international NGOs agreed to …

Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months

WHO chief scientist says most countries on board for pact to ensure fair sharing of vaccines, data during future pandemics  

Coronavirus update: India records lowest deaths in over 2 months

Fresh infections, as on October 14, stayed below the 70,000-mark for the fourth consecutive day

Totally drug resistant TB: government in denial mode

Health ministry deputes team to Mumbai; says neither WHO nor tuberculosis control programme recognise TDR-TB