DR Congo Ebola vaccine trial to begin within weeks: WHO
Among the many challenges facing the response is the lack of any approved vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the outbreak.
CVS settles US Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions for $315 million
The settlement resolves a case that the department announced in 2024 that sought to hold CVS responsible for its role in dispensing massive quantities of dangerous drugs like opioids that…
NMC Healthcare founder BR Shetty files $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda
The suit, filed in the Bombay High Court, seeks $5 billion in direct damages for alleged fraud and negligence, $5 billion in consequential damages and $5 billion in compensation for…
BPL Technologies acquires majority stake in European firm Medec
The acquisition brings Medec’s specialised technology, intellectual property and innovation capabilities under BPL Medtech’s portfolio.
Magnet Hospitals launches campaign to highlight emergency nurses’ role
The ‘Golden Hour Recognition’ campaign aims to raise awareness of the critical role emergency nurses play in the first 60 minutes after a medical emergency.
Pennsylvania measles death toll rises to six after Franklin County fatality
Pennsylvania's health department previously reported more than 1,000 cases and five deaths related to measles as the state continues to grapple with a rapidly growing outbreak.
Delhi HC refuses immediate relief to PepsiCo over manufacturing with 'energy drink' label
A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma was hearing PepsiCo's appeal against an October 6 order that allowed the company to sell its…
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Keralam govt to probe irregularities in isolation wards built at Rs 1.8 crore each
Muraleedharan said the wards, built at a cost of around Rs 1.8 crore each, were of little use to the public as they lacked basic facilities.