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Phase-3 clinical trials for 2-DG may continue till Aug: Registry data
The clinical trial registry data suggests that the phase-3 trials for the medicine at over two dozen government and private hospitals and involving 220 patients may continue till August.
 "Phase-3 clinical trials for 2-DG may continue till Aug: Registry data")
Rajasthan to employ 1000 'corona health consultants' to fight against Covid
The Rajasthan government will appoint 1,000 'corona health consultants' to strengthen the fight against coronavirus by speeding up door-to-door survey
 "Rajasthan to employ 1000 'corona health consultants' to fight against Covid")
Karnataka No.1 state in establishing Health & Wellness Centres: Health dept
Karnataka has emerged as best state and is ranked number one in establishing health and wellness centre under the Ayushman Bharat Program, to provide comprehensive primary healthcare in rural areas
 "Karnataka No.1 state in establishing Health & Wellness Centres: Health dept")
People not dying of Covid-19 but lack of basic treatment: Srinivas B V
In the first wave, we supported, to the extent of dry rations and transportation. This time, we needed to help with medical emergencies, said IYC president Srinivas B V
 "People not dying of Covid-19 but lack of basic treatment: Srinivas B V")
Additional 45,000 vials of tocilizumab allocated to states: Gowda
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday said additional 45,000 vials of tocilizumab, used for treatment of Covid-19, have been allocated to states and union territories to meet the increased demand.
 "Additional 45,000 vials of tocilizumab allocated to states: Gowda")
Group health insurance cover easier to get if all participate, say experts
The elderly should try to enroll for the group cover provided by their child's employer
 "Group health insurance cover easier to get if all participate, say experts")
Indian-Americans donate over Rs 1 cr for health sector in Bihar, Jharkhand
An Indian American couple has donated over Rs 1 for crore healthcare works in Bihar and Jharkhand, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) announced on Monday.
 "Indian-Americans donate over Rs 1 cr for health sector in Bihar, Jharkhand")
Govt orders to prefer local medical devices, cut imports by Rs 4,000 crore
India is largely dependent on imports for medical devices, and ships in around Rs 42,000 crore worth of devices
 "Govt orders to prefer local medical devices, cut imports by Rs 4,000 crore")
A regulator for health sector on lines of RERA likely to be set up soon
The survey cited unplanned readmission data - considered the most common metric of quality in the hospital setting
 "A regulator for health sector on lines of RERA likely to be set up soon")
J&J CEO sees Covid-19 shots in American arms in 1-2 days as shipping starts
(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson's newly authorized COVID-19 vaccine has started shipping and its top executive said on Monday that Americans should be able to receive the single-dose shot within the next 24 to 48 hours, adding a third vaccine in the United States.
 "J&J CEO sees Covid-19 shots in American arms in 1-2 days as shipping starts")
Families to get insurance benefit of Rs 500,000 under Health scheme in Raj
Gehlot also assured that all those who are not covered under the above schemes can avail a treatment of Rs 5 lakhs at any private and government hospital in the state
 "Families to get insurance benefit of Rs 500,000 under Health scheme in Raj")
Look forward to broad MoU to enhance health partnership with India, says US
The US on Monday crossed the grim milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. With 28,184,218 coronavirus cases and 500,172 deaths due to the disease so far, as recorded by Johns Hopkins University
 "Look forward to broad MoU to enhance health partnership with India, says US")
PM calls for regional air ambulance pact for medical contingency
Modi on Thursday called for making a regional air ambulance agreement among neighbouring countries for "medical contingencies"
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Covid-19 pandemic: Plasma therapy gets thumbs down from expert panel
The absence of drugs to target the Sars-CoV-2 virus had triggered research on repurposed drugs, as well as biologics
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Plasma therapy gets thumbs down from expert panel")
States shying away from administering Bharat Bio's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin
A month on, 21 states and UTs have not administered a single shot of the vaccine
 "States shying away from administering Bharat Bio's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin")
Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible
There has been an attempt to build on earlier initiatives, but financial constraints may hamper execution and achievement of goals
 "Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible")
Budget bets big on growth: FM squeezes subsidies, raises capex again
Asset sale to get Rs 1.75 trillion; transparent budgeting gets a leg-up
 "Budget bets big on growth: FM squeezes subsidies, raises capex again")
Increasing health spend to 3% can halve out-of-pocket expenses: Eco Survey
The survey said the focus must be on building the health care system generally rather than a specific focus on communicable diseases
 "Increasing health spend to 3% can halve out-of-pocket expenses: Eco Survey")
Govt asks states to implement plan for regulating online health aggregators
The details of qualified staff, as required for running the laboratory services, may also not be available on their online portals
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Retail health driving growth, motor insurance premiums inching up
Increasing new vehicle sales and strong momentum in retail sales during the festive season supported growth.
 "Retail health driving growth, motor insurance premiums inching up")
