What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Ebola at the gates: Why India must not let its guard downIndia is enhancing its surveillance protocols following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. One of two suspec...
28 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health AccountsGovernment spending on healthcare has surged to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, nearly tripling from a decade ago. This increased public inv...
27 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 monthsA new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
27 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
From oncology to obesity, Pfizer bets big on India for its next growth wavePfizer is prioritizing India for future growth. The company plans to launch new medicines here soon after their global release. Pfizer aims...
18 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Rare but ruthless: How Hantavirus strikes fast, and should you be concernedA rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has drawn global attention after multiple infections and three reported deaths prompted ...
08 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
ET Awards: Cyrus Poonawalla reflects on SII’s mission of affordable vaccines and saving lives worldwideCyrus Poonawalla began Serum Institute of India in 1966 with a goal to make India self-reliant in healthcare. His vision was to provide aff...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Markets have begun to climb the wall of worryMarkets often climb despite worries. In 2020, markets rose before economic recovery. Now, in 2026, markets are recovering amid geopolitical...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Imports of Covid-19 vaccines exempted from customs duty till March 31The government had, in April 2021, first exempted Covid-19 vaccines from 10 per cent customs duty. The exemption was extended several times...
16 Jan, 2023, 04.04 PM IST
Govt exempts COVID-19 vaccine from customs duty till December 31The exemption from import duty would help keep low the cost of overseas vaccines that are being eyed to supplement domestically made shots ...
30 Sep, 2021, 04.32 PM IST
CBIC puts in response teams for faster clearance of Covid vaccine shipmentsThe plan provides for setting up of a COVID-19 Vaccine Response Team (CVRT) at each Air Cargo/Courier Terminal. So far, India has allowed d...
15 Jul, 2021, 09.08 PM IST
Cipla gets DCGI nod to import Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in IndiaModerna's vaccine will be the fourth COVID-19 jab to be available in India after Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik.
29 Jun, 2021, 09.40 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh to float global tenders to import Covid-19 vaccines“The state government is also seeking clarity on who all can participate in the global tenders, especially to get clarity on contentious is...
12 May, 2021, 08.01 AM IST
India likely to waive customs duty on COVID-19 vaccine importsThe government presently levies 10 per cent customs or import duty plus a 16.5 per cent I-GST and social welfare surcharge on vaccines comi...
20 Apr, 2021, 12.22 PM IST
Govt eases courier import norms for Covid vaccinesThe CBIC has amended the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) regulations allowing for import of vaccine whi...
01 Jan, 2021, 01.27 PM IST