WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency

The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared monkeypox a global public health emergency of international concern and called on nations to work closely with communities of men who have sex......

Monkeypox declared a public health emergency in New York City

Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in New York City, with officials declaring that the city is currently the epicentre of the outbreak and an estimated 150,000 New Yorkers may......

WHO urges nations to strengthen surveillance, health measures for monkeypox

Regional director of World Health Organisation's South-East Asia region on Sunday called on member countries to strengthen surveillance and public health measures for monkeypox, with the disease......

Zika outbreak is now a global emergency: World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday declared an international emergency over the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an......

All Eyes On M&M-RBL Bank Saga

Why did the company zero in on RBL Bank to understand the business of banking? While M&M investors heaved a sigh of relief, one gentleman must have been all smiles after this, RBL Bank MD and CEO R......

How complex is the process of getting approval for a vaccine?

Vaccine development is a long process to ensure safety and efficacy through different stages and involves regulatory supervision every step of the way. Ruchika Chitravanshi takes you through......

Govt to withdraw UPA drug regulatory bill, draft new rules

India is one of the largest manufacturers of pharmaceutical products in the world with the annual production valued at over Rs 2 lakh crore. The government on Wednesday decided to withdraw a UPA......

Drug makers oppose ban on diabetes pill

Major drug makers, including Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Lupin, are strongly opposing the government’s recent move to ban the popular anti-diabetic drug pioglitazone, in India. The......