Child dies after being given Hepatitis B vaccine

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 20:12

One more child died due to suspected complications following administering of Hepatitis B vaccine , taking the toll to four in similar cases.

India, Aus collaborate for scientific research

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 08:59

The Australian and Indian governments will support 13 new collaborative projects and seven joint workshops through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.

Authenticity of cervical cancer vaccine trial in India questioned

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 13:04

A new study has raised further questions about a controversial trial of HPV vaccines in India.

Soon, vaccine to prevent dengue infection

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 20:10

French pharmaceutical company Sanofi is conducting a key trial to prevent an estimated 100 million cases of dengue infection each year.

Flu `Holy Grail` comes closer to reality

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 19:15

The pandemic 2009 H1N1 vaccine can generate antibodies in vaccinated individuals not only against the H1N1 virus, but also against other influenza virus strains including H5N1 and H3N2.

Potential malarial vaccine produced from edible algae

Last Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 12:30

Biologists have successfully engineered algae to produce potential candidates for a vaccine that would prevent transmission of the parasite that causes malaria.

H1N1 discovery could pave way for universal flu vaccine

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 17:03

Researchers have found a potential way to develop universal flu vaccines and eliminate the need for seasonal flu vaccinations.

UN misses measles target with India the big laggard: Study

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 22:59

UN countries have failed to meet a target for reducing the death toll from measles, mainly due to poor vaccine coverage in India and outbreaks in southern Africa, The Lancet reported today.

Cuba to test new AIDS vaccine on humans

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 09:11

Cuba`s top biotech teams have successfully tested a new AIDS vaccine on mice, and are ready to soon begin human testing.

Panacea Biotec launches polio vaccine in Nigeria

Last Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012, 18:49

Panacea Biotec is partnering Emzor pharma which has a strong footprint across Nigeria.

US delays decision on Novartis’ meningitis drug

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 19:08

US authorities have asked Novartis for more information on its meningitis vaccine Menveo, holding up the company`s application to extend the use of the drug to American toddlers and infants, the Swiss drugmaker said on Monday.