Tag: Rotavirus
Bharat Biotech’s ROTAVAC 5D® receives WHO prequalification
Prequalification will fast-track procurement and global access of ROTAVAC 5D, the only rotavirus vaccine in the world to be delivered in a 0.5 ml dose volume........................
The End of an Era! A tribute to former DBT Secretary,...
Born on November 9, 1947 in Kashmir, Dr Maharaj K Bhan came a long way to be recognized as one of the top faces of Indian biotechnology sector, both as a scientist and an administrator......................
Serum Institute’s liquid Rotavirus vaccine strengthens fight against Diarrhoea
Originally developed based on technology from the National Institute of Health, USA, Rotasiil – Liquid will be available across the domestic and international markets.....................
War against Rotavirus to get a boost
The union government will be shortly rolling out the Rotavac vaccine against diarrheal diseases in four more states including Uttar Pradesh, thereby increasing the coverage area to a significantly better chunk of population............
Hilleman Labs completes phase I/II clinical trials of its cholera &...
The Hilleman Laboratories has successfully achieved the outcome of phase I/II clinical trial of its Oral Cholera Vaccine HillcholTM and Heat Stable Rotavirus Vaccine (HSRV)................
Health ministry launches intensified diarrhoea control fortnight
During the fortnight, intensified community awareness campaigns on hygiene and promotion of ORS and Zinc therapy will be conducted at state, district and village levels.........
A prick in time saves life: J P Nadda
In an article, the union health minister, Mr J P Nadda highlights the strength of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) being the largest of its kind in the world, bringing the best of healthcare practices from around the globe..........
PATH welcomes new promising study results for rotavirus vaccine candidate
PATH is also working with Serum Institute to conduct an additional Phase 3 study to gather data required for World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification
Govt extends Rotavirus vaccine immunization under UIP
It is our endeavour to protect each and every child in the country from vaccine preventable diseases and reduce child mortality, mentioned the health minister, Mr J P Nadda....
Novel vaccines from Hilleman Labs advance into clinical stage
It has initiated clinical trials for heat-stable Rotavirus vaccine and next-generation Cholera vaccine...