Reduce GST on drugs, make available indigenous vaccines for affordable cancer treatment in India, suggests Parl panel

Reduce GST on drugs, make available indigenous vaccines for affordable cancer treatment in India, suggests Parl panel Despite the fact that the government claims that under certain conditions, these drugs are available at a subsidised rate, the members communicated to the Health Ministry that the situation on grassroots was not the same as being proclaimed. There was an urgent need to reduce the GST on such drugs and medicines, as suggested by the members. https://ift.tt/gQRJ1In

India reports 11,793 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 96,700

India reports 11,793 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 96,700 9,486 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. The weekly positivity rate in the country currently stands at 3.36 per cent and the daily positivity rate is reported to be 2.49 per cent. https://ift.tt/gQRJ1In

Kolkata: Covid less severe in dengue zones, says study

Kolkata: Covid less severe in dengue zones, says study Ongoing research by an Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) scientist in Kolkata has indicated that the severity of Covid has been less in dengue-prone areas. https://ift.tt/gQRJ1In