New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): To commemorate 25 years of existence of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), a programme is being organised on Monday at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in the national capital, informed the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Sunday.

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], August 4 (ANI): Owing to pending claims exceeding Rs. 15 crores, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh has stopped treating patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, said officials on Wednesday.

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Several pharma companies have initiated discussions with the Centre for the development of a potential vaccine against monkeypox, said sources on Wednesday.

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Minstry of External Affairs has said that media reports purportedly quoting a communication from the ministry asking vaccine maker Bharat Biotech to address issues to avoid cancellation of WHO's emergency use approval (EUA) nod for its COVID jab, "potrayed an incorrect picture."

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): In the backdrop of declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday said that all COVID-19 related restrictions in the national capital will be lifted from February 28.

Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): Indian Embassy in the United States hosted a virtual event of the India-US Health Partnership roundtable on "Vaccine for All" on Tuesday.

New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog on Thursday said that the overall COVID-19 situation in the country is optimistic, however, India cannot lower its guard.

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Following the approval of the Zydus Cadila vaccine by the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) for emergency use, Dr VK Paul, Member (Health) of Niti Aayog on Thursday said that the vaccine will be administered through an applicator which will be used for the first time in India.

New Delhi Sep 26 PTI The national capital reported 29 cases of coronavirus and zero death on Sunday while the positivity rate stood at 005 percent according to data shared by the health department hereThe number of containment zones in the city has dropped below the 100 mark and currently stands at 95The capital has recorded only three fatalities due to the infection in September so farWith the new cases the overall infection tally in the city climbs to 1438714 Of this over 1413 lakh patients have recovered from the disease The death toll stands at 25085Delhi reported 27 cases of infection on Saturday and 24 on FridayThere are 371 active cases in Delhi of which 118 are in home isolationAccording to the health bulletin authorities conducted 62546 tests including 45525 RT-PCR ones the previous dayIn April and May Delhi battled a brutal second wave of the pandemic that claimed a massive number of lives and led to a shortage of oxygen at hospitals across the cityOn April 20 Delhi had reported 28395 cases the highest single-day rise in the city since the beginning of the pandemic On April 22 the case positivity rate was 362 per cent the highest so farThe highest number of 448 deaths was reported on May 3The city government has been ramping up health infrastructure to prevent a repeat of the crisis witnessed during the peak of the second wave of coronavirus in April and MaySteps have been taken to increase the number of hospital beds to accommodate up to 37000 cases a day and to become self-reliant in terms of oxygen supplyAround 7000 ICU beds are also being added at government healthcare facilities in Shalimar Bagh Kirari Sarita Vihar Sultanpuri Raghuveer Nagar and GTB Hospital and Chacha Nehru HospitalAt present there are 10000 ICU beds in the capitalAmid apprehensions of a third Covid wave in Delhi experts suggested avoiding mass gatherings and celebrating the festivals in a scaled down manner according to the minutes of a Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting held last monthAt the meeting Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul emphasised that a narrative for celebrating festivals in a simple manner should be started as these events can easily reverse all the gains made in the fight against the Covid pandemicAccording to government data 171 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the capital since the inoculation exercise started on January 16 Over 54 lakh people have received both the doses PTI GVS TIR TIR

New Delhi Sep 20 PTI The national capital reported 20Covid cases and zero deaths on Monday while the positivity rate stood at 004 per cent according to data shared by the health department hereThe capital has recorded only three fatalities due to the infection in September so farWith the new cases the overall infection tally in the city climbs to143869 Of this over 1413 lakh patients have recovered from the disease The death toll stands at 25085Delhi reported 28 cases of the infection on Sunday and 41 on Saturday On Friday it reported 55 Covid-19cases and one deathThere are 379 active cases in Delhi of which 116 are in home isolationThe number of containment zones stands at 100 the bulletin saidIn April and May Delhi battled a brutal second wave of the pandemic that claimed a massive number of lives and led to a shortage of oxygen at hospitals across the cityOn April 20 Delhi had reported 28395cases the highest in the city since the beginning of the pandemic On April 22 the case positivity rate was 362 per cent the highest so farThe highest number of 448 deaths was reported on May 3The city government has been ramping up health infrastructure to prevent a repeat of the crisis witnessed during the peak of the second wave of coronavirus in April and MaySteps have been taken to increase the number of hospital beds to accommodate up to 37000casesa day and to become self-reliant in terms of oxygen supply Around 7000 ICU beds are also being added at government health care facilities in Shalimar Bagh Kirari Sarita Vihar Sultanpuri Raghuveer Nagar and GTB Hospital and Chacha Nehru HospitalAt present there are 10000 ICU beds in the capitalAmid apprehensions of a third Covid wave in Delhi experts suggested avoiding mass gatherings and celebrating the festivals in a scaled down manner according to the minutes of a Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting held last monthAt the meeting Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul emphasised that a narrative for celebrating festivals in a simple manner should be started as these events can easily reverse all the gains made in the fight against the Covid pandemicAccording to government data 161 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the capital since the inoculation exercise started on January 16 Over 112 crore people have received at least one dosePTI GVS KJ