Zydus’ Saroglitazar meets primary goal in global Phase II(b) MASH trialZydus Lifesciences said its drug Saroglitazar Magnesium met the primary goal of a global Phase II(b) trial for MASH, a serious liver diseas...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Blood donation camps don’t qualify for GST exemption, Gujarat AAR rulesGujarat's AAR ruled blood donation camps are not charitable for GST exemption. Yoga camps, however, were deemed charitable activities and e...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
US President Donald Trump's childhood vaccine order: What it does and what doctors sayPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing routine childhood vaccinations. The order also directs the Justice Department to ...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
From 'mild jaundice' to liver transplants: How Hepatitis A is turning deadly for adults in IndiaMumbai hepatologists are observing a shift in hepatitis infections. Hepatitis A is now causing severe illness in adults. New Hepatitis C ca...
27 Jul, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
Viral hepatitis could cause liver cancer: Here's what you need to know about prevention and treatmentIn medical terms, hepatitis is explained as an inflammation of the liver, which is responsible for blood filtering, nutrient processing, an...
08 Aug, 2023, 05.25 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Experiencing fatigue, joint pain & itching? Time to get vaccinatedHepatitis A and E, an infection of the liver, can last for four-five weeks.
28 Jul, 2022, 12.51 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day 2022: All you need to know about this viral diseaseHepatitis virus has five commonly known strains: Type A, B, C, D. All of them affect the liver but there are some key differences in origin...
27 Jul, 2022, 11.57 AM IST
Punjab introduces free testing, treatment of Hepatitis B in all govt health institutions"Hepatitis B samples will be taken at these institutions from the patient free of cost, while the cost of the test will be reimbursed to th...
22 Jun, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Facts most people don't knowIn some cases, the chronic infections leave behind long-term health implications.
28 Jul, 2018, 06.20 PM IST
Johnson & Johnson arm halts R&D on Hepatitis C drugInstead, the company will focus on a cure for chronic hepatitis B, an inflammation of the liver caused by a different virus.
12 Sep, 2017, 12.25 AM IST
Tattoo, body piercing can put you at hepatitis riskGetting a tattoo or body piercing may help you look 'cool' but the style statement may come loaded with an infection of hepatitis B and C v...
28 Jul, 2015, 09.41 AM IST
WHO urges India to stick to safety guidelines for hepatitis preventionSingh said the health sector needed to improve infant vaccination rates including birth dose of hepatitis B within first 24 hours of delive...
27 Jul, 2015, 08.42 PM IST
WHO to launch campaign to combat hepatitis in IndiaWHO said it will launch a new pilot campaign in India, Egypt and Uganda to combat hepatitis which affects over two million people globally ...
23 Jul, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
Cipla to launch generic Hepatitis C drug 'Hepcvir' in IndiaThe availability of product in other markets is subject to approvals from the regulatory authorities in respective countries, Cipla said.
25 Mar, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
Delhi government launches online hepatitis immunisation campaignThe web-campaign will facilitate participation of all stakeholders in state, district and health agencies from their respective work places.
01 Dec, 2014, 08.57 PM IST
Hepatitis B vaccine’s efficacy in doubtThe vaccination aims to reduce the number of chronic carriers who could infect others and themselves develop liver cancers or cirrhosis lat...
07 Nov, 2014, 11.39 AM IST