India records 66 new COVID cases

The country's COVID case tally is 4.49 crore (4,49,97,466). The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,64,951 and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry's website.

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India’s time to tap full potential of genome testing

In a free-wheeling conversation about genetics, genome testing, and its scope for India Dr Vedam Ramprasad, CEO, MedGenome and Mahesh Pratapneni, Group CEO and Cofounder, MedGenome with ETHealthworld's Prathiba Raju elucidated how genome testing will play a bigger role than ever before. The duo informed that the pandemic has made people more cautious of their health, and there is an understanding that genomics will have a transformative impact on personal health and wellbeing.

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Experts highlighted importance of cybersecurity in protecting patient safety

The 3rd edition of the ETHealthworld Healthcare Leaders Summit featured a compelling panel conversation titled "Protecting Patient Data Safety: Roadmap of Tech Leaders to Enable Cyber Security" where experts brought to fore that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of health data are vital not only for the privacy and well-being of patients but also for maintaining trust in the healthcare system.

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Polio remains a public health emergency of international concern: WHO

The risk of the international spread of Wild Poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Africa is based on many factors. "The ongoing transmission in eastern Afghanistan with cross border spread into Pakistan" marks one of the reasons for polio spread in Pakistan, according to the report.

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Digitisation of the electronic medical records is just a starting point: N Nawin Sona

In a significant keynote address at the 3rd Edition of the ETHealthworld’s Healthcare Leaders Summit, N Nawin Sona, Principal Secretary, Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, shed light on the challenges and initiatives underway to redefine the Indian healthcare ecosystem. The Summit, focusing on "Redefining Indian Healthcare Ecosystem," provided a platform for industry experts to share insights and strategies to shape the future of healthcare in the country.

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IVD advancing beyond the lab and the need for blood samples

Transitioning from curative to preventive health, genetic testing will play a vital role in identifying the predisposition of individuals to various disorders and diseases, and as technology advances these tests will become more accessible and affordable. Saliva-based tests will help people come forward and get tested.

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Pharma firm, labs share tech for Covid research equity: WHO

A global Covid-19 knowledge-sharing platform has secured three new licensing agreements to transfer vaccine technologies, including one with the first private manufacturer to join the initiative, the World Health Organization informed.

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