WHO Clears Indian Drug Vetting System

Had the Indian drug vetting system flunked the test again, it would have jeopardised the fate of exports of Indian […]

400 Vaccines In Development to Fight Infectious Diseases

Critical challenges remain in the centuries-old battles against infectious diseases, particularly as bacteria and viruses mutate and as the threat of bioterrorism grows. More than 9.5 million people worldwide die each year from infectious diseases. Of particular concern today are virulent forms of ‘super bugs’ that have mutated and grown resistant to available antibiotics.

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Net Sales up 13% in Second Quarter of FY 2011

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended 30th June 2011. While the net Sales grew by 13 percent, Sales of the core Pharmaceuticals and vaccines business grew by 14 percent.

Rotary International and Gates Foundation commit USD 200 million to eradicate polio

Rotary International and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) on 26 November, 2007 announced a
partnership to provide USD 200 million for the intensified push to eradicate polio.

World Health Organisation Chief says polio fight nearly won

The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Margaret Chan, has asked for fighting polio to eradicate it.

MIRTS: Malaysias Answer to National Health Record : Dr. Zaitun A.B. and Dr. M.S. Termanini

[This article was published in the February 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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