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Covid vaccination voluntary, those already infected can also get the jab

A detailed FAQ released by health ministry has also addressed issues on suitability in co-morbid cases, delivery procedure among other things

COVAX gains access to 2 billion doses of vaccines for 190 member economies

First deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021 depending upon regulatory approvals and readiness of countries for delivery

Health sector wants higher outlay, universal insurance in upcoming Budget

Govt officials say health outlay will have to rise significantly not just for vaccine expense but also for creation of supporting infra and distribution channels

Barely a week before the deadline, IBC resumption hangs in balance

The official said that while on the one hand green shoots were visible in the economy and the stock market was booming, on the other things were not moving under IBC

Vial, syringe makers push the pedal as Covid-19 vaccine roll-out nears

Most firms plan to increase capacity to meet fresh orders

More than 60% of insolvency proceedings led to liquidation in Sep quarter

Liquidations were only one-third of total cases closed in the previous quarter

States told to estimate and strengthen cold chain for vaccine: Health secy

In all, 29,000 cold chain points, 240 walk-in coolers, 70 walk-in freezers, 45,000 ice-lined refrigerators, 41,000 deep freezers and 300 solar refrigerators are to be used

AIIMS director appeals to nurses to end strike, assures pay hike resolution

Randeep Guleria says most of the union's 23 demands had been met, save perceived anomaly on initial pay under sixth pay commission, adding that govt has agreed to view this sympathetically

No pressure on regulator to approve a vaccine, says NITI Aayog's V K Paul

Paul said it was in India's interest to ensure scientific rigour is maintained while granting the licence to a vaccine

Expect AstraZeneca vaccine will be approved within days: UK NHS chief

Speaking at the FICCI's annual general meeting, David Prior said the pandemic paved way for whole new brand of research and development

Liquidations under IBC in Q2 jump, new applications remain subdued

Critics of the IBC have often pointed out that the delays in admission, resolution and liquidation might be making it an unattractive proposition

Expert panel set to review Pfizer-BioNTech, SII vaccine applications today

ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that in the case of temporary licensure or emergency use, the regulator had to be satisfied with the risk-benefit ratio.

Some vaccines may get licensed in the next few weeks: Health secretary

Depending upon availability all three priority groups selected for vaccination could get vaccinated simultaneously

Interlinking of rivers key for water and food security: Rattan Lal Kataria

The minister of state for Jal Shakti says consensus on water sharing during the lean season between UP and MP likely to be arrived at soon

Pfizer working on cold storage issues to ensure temperature integrity

The company has developed detailed logistical plans and tools to support effective vaccine transport, storage, and temperature monitoring.

Pfizer, BioNtech in final stages of talks with WHO to join Covax alliance

The ultra-cold chain requirement of Pfizer's vaccine, unlike most other vaccines, makes it a challenge for most countries including India to store and transport

Competition Commission to study ownership patterns of PE investors

CCI wants to gauge the 'common underlying incentive and motivations' of a private equity player behind PE investments

Emergency approval for vaccine should come by Dec-Jan: AIIMS director

Randeep Guleria say data showed that in the short term the vaccine is safe

26 million families given piped drinking water under Jal Jeevan: PM Modi

Govt has so far provided over 58 mn tap-water connections, covering 30% of rural households. So far, Goa is the only state with 100% tap water coverage

India's health spend low, needs to be made priority: Niti Aayog's V K Paul

Says competing priorities have subdued it, Calls for raising spend to 8% of budget