Govt launches song promoting India's COVID-19 vaccination driveLaunching the song and expressing his gratitude to frontline and healthcare workers, Mandaviya said India was able to “administer more than...
16 Oct, 2021, 09.34 PM IST
India to reach 100-cr Covid vaccination mark next week: Health ministerHealth Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that India will cross the landmark of 100-crore Covid-19 vaccines next week. The vaccines administer...
16 Oct, 2021, 05.23 PM IST
When 100 crore vaccines are administered, it will be announced at railways stations, on planes: MandaviyaThe 100 crore doses target is expected to be achieved by October 18 or 19, he said.
14 Oct, 2021, 07.58 PM IST
Should you worry about the Covid vaccine if you're trying to get pregnant?Real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving.
12 Aug, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
Myths about COVID-19 vaccines promptly addressed: GovernmentThe minister was responding to a question on whether the government has noted that many people from rural villages across the country have ...
30 Jul, 2021, 07.11 PM IST
Health ministry urges community radio stations to bust myths surrounding Covid vaccinationThe thematic session highlighted the need to create meaningful awareness campaigns about Covid-appropriate behaviour and bust myths surroun...
25 Jul, 2021, 03.36 PM IST
Nine states still have over 10,000 active Covid cases: GovtThrough a detailed and comprehensive presentation, Lav Agarwal gave a snapshot of the Covid situation in the country. He said that focus on...
23 Jul, 2021, 09.31 PM IST
Old, vulnerable not ignored: Govt releases vax fact sheetThe health ministry on Thursday came out with a fact sheet on measures being taken to reach vulnerable population reiterating that all citi...
02 Jul, 2021, 10.55 AM IST
Vaccination of 60-plus population sluggish after initial high; experts raise concernsAccording to Health Ministry data, 2.29 crore elderly people have been fully vaccinated so far while 6.71 crore have received just one dose...
26 Jun, 2021, 04.34 PM IST
No scientific evidence of Covid vaccination causing infertility in men, women: Health ministryThe ministry said it has clarified in the FAQs (frequently asked questions) posted on the website that none of the available vaccines affec...
21 Jun, 2021, 07.40 PM IST
Can Covid vaccines cause infertility? Can you have alcohol 24 hrs after vaccination? Doctors bust 17 mythsVaccine hesitancy has been on the rise, all thanks to the rumours circulating on social media platforms.
14 Jun, 2021, 04.45 PM IST
Call of Duty: ETILC members step up to shoulder Covid induced challengesLeaders from the health industry are emphasizing that it is key to prepare employees for what lies ahead. Covid-19 will continue to remain ...
12 Jun, 2021, 10.21 AM IST
Pfizer vaccine likely by July; govt weighs indemnity request“We are engaged in talks with Pfizer because they have indicated availability of a certain volume of vaccines in the coming months, possibl...
28 May, 2021, 04.06 PM IST
Instead of tweeting, Rahul Gandhi should speak to Congress CMs: BJP on Covid tally chargeBJP spokesperson Sambit Patra noted that Maharashtra, where the Congress is in the ruling alliance, has reported the highest number of deat...
27 May, 2021, 03.32 PM IST
View: Healthcare will never be the same after Covid – given how fast myths were shattered and consumer behaviours transformedWe outline six common myths that were broken by the pandemic. As we look at the transformations that happened, there is a prescription for ...
14 Apr, 2021, 10.07 AM IST
IMA asks its members to participate in COVID-19 vaccination drive"With the vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 at our doorsteps, it is worth remembering that indigenous vaccines have been developed after the t...
08 Jan, 2021, 03.47 PM IST
Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite factsPublic health officials, fact checkers and doctors tried to quash hundreds of rumors in myriad ways. But misinformation around the pandemic...
17 Dec, 2020, 10.11 PM IST