Medicines

North Korea fights COVID-19 with traditional medicines and infomercials

Despite what North Korea's propaganda is describing as an all-out effort, the fear is palpable among citizens, according to defectors in Seoul

Rajapaksa dynasty crumbles as Sri Lanka economy tanks

With soaring prices, fuel and food shortages and lengthy power cuts, Sri Lankans have been protesting for weeks, calling for both the Rajapaksas to step down. Mahinda resigned on 9 May

Explained: How Sri Lanka's economy went into a tailspin

Months of lengthy blackouts and acute shortages of food, fuel and medicines have infuriated the public, with huge protests demanding the government's resignation turning violent this week

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka announces 40% price hike for medicines

Hospitals have already cancelled routine surgeries after running out of anaesthetics, and Saturday's directive applies to 60 medicines in short supply

Sri Lankan delegation heads to US to seek $4 billion bailout package from IMF

The people of Sri Lanka are facing crippling 12-hour power cuts, and an extreme scarcity of food, fuel and other essential items such as medicines

China's health system feels the pressure as Omicron cases spike

Shanghai residents under lockdown have complained about a lack of access to food and medicines unrelated to COVID-19

Playing big brother: How India is providing timely aid as Sri Lanka battles its worst economic crisis

India has been extending financial as well as humanitarian assistance to the ailing island nation. From a $1.5 billion line of credit to providing more than 2,70,000 tonnes of fuel, the Narendra Modi-led government has stepped up

Difficult to stop antidepressant medications, more than half relapse within a year finds study

While 56 percent of the patients who discontinued their medication relapsed during the study, a sizeable portion did not, including most who remained on their antidepressants.

COVID-19 and Pharmaceuticals: International & national collaborations will increase India's business prospects

COVID-19 has put India in an exceptionally favourable position for engaging in pharmaceutical collaborations that facilitate greater global associations.

Demystifying clinical trials: Everything you need to know about process, safety, eligibility

Increased public awareness and proactive participation in clinical trials are the keys to developing new treatments for of diseases in India and around the globe.