Indian scientists are developing vaccine, antivirals for Chandipura virus: ICMR-NIV Pune Director

Jun 23, 2025

Indian scientists are developing vaccines and antivirals for Chandipura virus, which causes encephalitis, according to Dr Naveen Kumar, ICMR-NIV Pune Director.

Antimicrobial resistance high in India, doctors should prescribe antibiotics only if needed: ICMR scientist

Sep 26, 2023

The study released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found abuse of antibodies, antivirals or antifungals has increased drug resistance in...

Pfizer's oral drug to stop COVID-19 could be ready next year, says CEO

Apr 28, 2021

New York [US], April 28 : Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has said that an oral drug for treating coronavirus could be ready next year...