In the first week of October, the World Health Organization (WHO) made a medical product alert about substandard (contaminated) pediatric medicines identified in The Gambia, a small west African country….
In a now-deleted article titled “दीप प्रज्ज्वलन के वैज्ञानिक और आध्यात्मिक पक्ष, जानें ये है फायदे” (Translation: Scientific and Spiritual Aspects of Lamp Lighting, Know These Benefits), Hindi news media…
A video of a group of panellists claiming that the world is not facing a coronavirus pandemic is widespread on social media platforms. “WHO has completely taken a U-turn and…
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Zydus Cadila got the approval of DGCI (Drugs Controller General of India) for a medication ‘Virafin’ to treat moderate COVID-19 patients. ‘Virafin’ is the brand name of Zydus’s…
On May 18, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that a new COVID variant originating from Singapore could prove fatal for children and the central government should ban flights from…
A message widely circulating on WhatsApp claims that Indian Air force Air Marshal Ashutosh Sharma, based at Bengaluru’s Command Hospital, recommended steam inhalation to kill coronavirus and end the pandemic…
Coronavirus cases are rapidly increasing in Gujarat. More than 14,000 cases are being reported in the State daily while the healthcare sector is overwhelmed with high demands it is unable…
On April 17, 2021, the Government of India decided to review the prices of Remdesivir (GS-5734™ or Veklury®) in the country. However, the most sought after drug during the current…
A viral message widely shared across WhatsApp and Twitter suggests that inhaling the vapour of camphor, lawang, ajwain and eucalyptus oil can increase blood oxygen level and even relieve respiratory…
The COVID-19 pandemic has given a big boost to the Ayurvedic and other alternative therapeutics industry. Despite limited evidence, several ayurvedic products are being endorsed by many including the health…
