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Monkey Pox
ICMR performs genome characterisation of monkeypox cases

According to the study, all the retrieved MPXV sequences from India covering 90 to 99 per cent of the genome belong to the A.2 lineage of clade IIb.

  • Saturday, 17 Sep 2022
  • ICMR
Snakebite
First-of-its-kind ICMR study on snakebites in 13 states including Odisha

The ICMR study is a multi-centric study to determine the incidence, morbidity, mortality and economic burden of snakebites in India covering all five geographical zones of the country.

  • Wednesday, 24 Aug 2022
  • ICMR
High Immune Response To Covid Variants In Breakthrough Cases After 2 Covaxin Jabs: ICMR Study
High Immune Response To Covid Variants In Breakthrough Cases After 2 Covaxin Jabs: ICMR Study

The findings of the study, conducted in February this year after isolating the Omicron variant, have been published in the Journal of Infection on April 5.

ICMR's Research Led India To Have Its Own Indigenous Vaccine: Health Min Mandaviya
ICMR's Research Led India To Have Its Own Indigenous Vaccine: Health Min Mandaviya

"As for the directions given or not given by the Prime Minister, I would like to inform everyone that it is because of the PM's timely and correct directions that India has been able to do the best Covid management and vaccination," said Mandaviya to the house.

ICMR Study Has Shown Rise In Antibodies Post Covaxin Booster Dose: MoS Health Tells RS
ICMR Study Has Shown Rise In Antibodies Post Covaxin Booster Dose: MoS Health Tells RS

As per the recommendation of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), precaution dose is administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers, and people aged 60 years and above since January 10,2022, she said.

COVID Testing In India
Infection With One Covid Variant Doesn't Protect From Others: ICMR

Infection by one variant does not provide protection from the other variants, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Thursday.

Omicron Infected Have Significant Immune Response, Can Neutralise Omicron, Delta: ICMR
Omicron Infected Have Significant Immune Response, Can Neutralise Omicron, Delta: ICMR

However, the study has a limitation of lesser participants in the unvaccinated group and the shorter window period post infection. "This could be the important reason for the low immune response specifically in the unvaccinated individuals against Omicron," it said.

  • Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022
  • ICMR
Contacts Of COVID Patients Need Not Test Unless Identified As High Risk: ICMR
Contacts Of COVID Patients Need Not Test Unless Identified As High Risk: ICMR

The advisory also stated that asymptomatic individuals in community settings and contacts of confirmed cases of Covid-19 need not undergo testing unless the patient is identified as high risk based on age and comorbidities. 

Immunity Post Covid Infection Persists For About 9 Months: ICMR
Immunity Post Covid Infection Persists For About 9 Months: ICMR

About three studies from India - two by the ICMR and one from Bombay conducted on 284, 755 and 244 patients, respectively, Bhargava said that immunity persists for up to 8 months, 7 months, and 6 months respectively.

Omicron
ICMR Designs Kit For Omicron Detection; Invites EOI From Manufacturers For Its Commercialisation

The ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, NE, Dibrugarh has developed a novel technology -- real-time RT-PCR assay for detection of Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of SARS-CoV2 and a kit for the same.

ICMR
ICMR Develops Testing Kit To Detect Omicron In 2 Hrs

The kit is now being produced on a bulk basis by the West Bengal-based GCC Biotech on a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

  • Sunday, 12 Dec 2021
  • ICMR
Hope COVID Vaccine Proves Effective Against Omicron Variant: ICMR Scientist
Hope COVID Vaccine Proves Effective Against Omicron Variant: ICMR Scientist

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the new Covid variant detected in South Africa this week as the 'Variant of Concern' -- VOC, following the Technical Advisory Group meetings.

No Scientific Evidence To Support Need For Booster Vaccine Dose Against COVID: ICMR
No Scientific Evidence To Support Need For Booster Vaccine Dose Against COVID: ICMR

The total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 116.87 crore, according to provisional reports till 7 am.

Brain Stroke
Alarming! Cuttack Becomes Brain Stroke Capital Of India: ICMR Study

A latest study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that Cuttack reports the maximum instances of brain stroke cases among cities in India.

Finally Approved!
Covaxin Gets WHO Nod; Union Health Minister’s Reaction

Covaxin Gets WHO Nod; Union Health Minister’s Reaction

Covaxin Approved
Finally, Covaxin Approved For Children In 2-18 Yrs Age Group, DCGI Gives Nod

The Drugs and Comptroller General of India (DCGI) has given a go-ahead to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for vaccination of children in the 2-18 years age group.

School
ICMR Experts Favour Phased Reopening Of Schools With Multi-Layered Covid Mitigation Steps

School teachers, staff and those involved in the transportation of children should be vaccinated on an emergent basis and continue to use a mask even after receiving the jabs, the experts underlined.

Covaxin or Covishield?
No Difference In Covaxin & Covishield Antibodies: Top Odisha Health Offical

There is no difference in antibodies produced by Covaxin and Covishield vaccines against the Covid-19 virus. This information was shared by Odisha Health Services Director Bijay Mohapatra on Monday (Sept 27).

SERO SURVEY – 73%
73% People In Odisha, Including Children Have Covid Antibodies: ICMR Sero Survey

Seventy-three percent people in Odisha have developed antibodies against Covid-19. This information was given by director of RMRC (Regional Medical Research Centre), Sanghamitra Pati on Sunday (Sept 26).

Childhood Cancers 7.9% Of All Cancers In India 2012-19: ICMR Report
Childhood Cancers 7.9% Of All Cancers In India 2012-19: ICMR Report

Childhood cancers rank ninth as a leading cause of childhood diseases at the global level, accounting for 11.5 million of the Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).