In this issue

Feb- '21 Edition of Future Medicine takes a 360 degree view of the world's largest COViD-19 vaccination drive launched in India--the preparations and problems through a theory vs practice analysis. The Edition also brings to you the latest from the world of medicine that is at the brim of an interesting transformation post COViD.
Accelerated investment in AI, Nanotech; Cyanobacteria--an unexplored treasure of new drug compounds; Game-changing mRNAs; Vaccine safety; among others.

UNION BUDGET 2021 - INDIA HIKES HEALTHCARE SPEND BY 137%

Allocates Rs 35,000 cr for COVID-19 vaccination

3 mins

India's elderly population to cross 319m by 2050: LASI report

The elderly population in India is poised to rise three-fold from ten years ago to the level of over 319 million by 2050, according to the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India.

1 min

People have option to receive or reject Covaxin: Bharat Bio

Individuals offered to receive Covaxin will have the option to receive or reject administration of the vaccine, according to a fact sheet issued by Bharat Biotech.

1 min

PAMDA AWARDS 2021 - HOLISTIC HEALER

Dr BELLE MONAPPA HEGDE Recipient of Padma Vibhushan, 2021

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Docs Raise Concern Over Vaccine Safety

Even as IMA endorses the safety of Indian vaccines, a section of doctors fears the “inadequately tested” COVID shots

6 mins

Covid-19 Triggers Accelerated Investment In AI, Nanotech

Economic forecasts say the fallout from COVID-19 is driving huge investment within AI and nanotechnology

5 mins

RUSSIAN SPUTNIK V VACCINE GETS EUAs IN UAE, HUNGARY

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has authorized the use of Russian Sputnik V vaccine, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has announced.

1 min

A TREASURE TROVE OF THERAPEUTICS?

Cyanobacteria remain largely unutilised despite these microorganisms’ huge potential as drug sources

5 mins

VACCINATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING

CDC and the independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have provided information to assist pregnant people with their decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

4 mins

CHRONICLING COVID-19

Covid-19: What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and the Race for the Vaccine by Dr Michael Mosley is one of the most comprehensive compilations on COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the pandemic.

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