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
‘Cicada’ COVID variant BA 3.2 spreads to 25 states — what symptoms you should not ignoreThe BA.3.2 COVID-19 subvariant, known as “Cicada,” is spreading across the United States, with cases reported in 25 states and over 20 coun...
31 Mar, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
‘Cicada’ Covid variant with 75 mutations is spreading: What it means for youCicada Covid Variant Symptoms: A new COVID variant with 70-75 spike protein mutations has been detected. The new virus can potentially evad...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.01 PM 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
India exempts Covid-19 vaccine from import duty"The Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the goods of the descripti...
29 Sep, 2021, 11.51 PM IST
Process to receive WHO pre-qualification for Covaxin on: GovtIn response to a question on when the WHO approval for Covaxin is expected, the minister said the data required for approval was submitted ...
20 Jul, 2021, 10.32 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