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Bringing treatment to doorsteps of patients will reduce burden on health system: PM Modi

“Creating micro containment zones and distributing medicines at the doorstep of the people is a good initiative. We have to follow the initiative comprehensively in villages,” the PM said. “Bringing doctors, labs and e-marketing companies together to provide a telemedicine facility named ‘Kashi Kavach’ is also a very innovative initiative,” he said.

India and Pfizer hit impasse over vaccine indemnity demand -sources

“The whole problem with Pfizer is the indemnity bond. Why should we sign it?” an Indian government source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

“If something happens, a patient dies, we will not be able to question them (Pfizer). If somebody challenges in a court of law, the central government will be responsible for everything, not the company,” the source added.

Bombay High tragedy: Barge Master, others charged with culpable homicide

The development came two days after the police launched its probe based on an accident death report to ascertain why the barge allegedly failed to adhere to safety norms despite warnings of the impending Cyclone Tauktae which wreaked havoc on the country’s west coast last Sunday onwards.

Besides culpable homicide not amounting to murder, the barge Master and others are also charged with common intentions, negligent acts causing hurt to others, etc., said Mumbai Police Spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner of Police S. Chaitanya.

Centre urges states to declare ‘black fungus’ an epidemic, report all cases

People catch mucormycosis by coming in contact with the fungal spores in the environment.

It can also develop on the skin after the fungus enters the skin through a cut, scrape, burn, or other type of skin trauma.

Mucormycosis or black fungus  is primarily affecting people recovering from the COVID-19.

International

Munich Re appoints a new CFO, reorganises Board

The Supervisory Board has also decided to reallocate responsibilities on the Board of Management of Munich Re. This will mean larger divisions, but no changes in the composition of the Board. Units will be reallocated as part of the reorganisation.

RMS strengthens Asia-Pacific capabilities in version 18 of Modeling Software

“The inclusion of new models for the region, including Philippines Typhoon, India Flood and South Korea Earthquake should help enhance the opportunities for established operators and new entrants to better understand the potential for risk, and for growth, in these important markets,” said Mohsen Rahnama, chief risk modeling officer, RMS.

FDA cites Drug Warning Scam over Online Medications

In the meantime, the FDA recommends consumers only buy medications online from U.S.-licensed pharmacies that require a prescription and notify the agency should they receive a fake warning letter.

Lloyd’s perfect prediction on World Cup champion for second time

Lloyd’s had based its prediction on research conducted in collaboration with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), which estimated the collective value of all teams in this year’s tournament at £13.1 billion.France’s insured team value was the highest among the most expensive teams in terms of insurable value at £1.4 billion, followed by England (£1.17 billion) and Brazil (£1.1 billion).

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