Eli Lilly launches India's first RET-targeted cancer therapy Tanstrive
Eli Lilly has launched Tanstrive (selpercatinib), India's first RET-targeted therapy for solid tumours, priced at Rs 2.15 lakh per box.
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Eli Lilly has launched Tanstrive (selpercatinib), India's first RET-targeted therapy for solid tumours, priced at Rs 2.15 lakh per box.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said India cut TB incidence by about 23% over a decade and urged states to intensify the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
India validated Truenat HR-HPV-Plus, its first home-grown HPV test meeting international standards for cervical cancer screening.
West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY health scheme, completing the nationwide rollout of the Centre's flagship health-assurance programme.
West Bengal announced it will bring over 1.36 crore families under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and implement the National Health Mission with ₹2,103 crore central support.
A few sample questions to test your revision. Attempt the full timed quiz for the complete set.
Aarogya Setu 2.0 primarily functions as which kind of application?
Answer: A. A Personal Health Record (PHR) application
Aarogya Setu 2.0 is a comprehensive Personal Health Record (PHR) application offering a single platform for multiple digital health services.
Which two bodies developed the digital health initiatives including Aarogya Setu 2.0?
Answer: A. NHA and NRCeS
The initiatives were developed by the National Health Authority (NHA) and the National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS).
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) functions under which ministry?
Answer: B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
The NPPA operates under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, which is part of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
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