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3. Bilingual (Hindi and English) application and easy to understand
4. User-friendly
5. Attractive and intuitive interface
6. Highly useful for general public as well
7. Includes COVID-19 helpline numbers
8. Users can submit their queries
9. Contains FAQs and IEC material
10. COVID-19 updates (including COVID-19 vaccines) are also available
Website link:
https://www.nhp.gov.in/chikitsa-setu-mobile-application_pg
India has achieved milestone of 50 crore COVID-19 sample testing
till 18 August
On 18 August 2021, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body at the forefront of formulating COVID-19 testing protocols in India, achieved the milestone of conducting 50 crore tests. With average daily testing of more than 17 lakh in August, India has tested 50 crore samples across the country to date. India has achieved the milestone of the last 10 crore tests in only 55 days. On 21 July 2021, India had tested 45 crore COVID-19 samples, which reached the 50 crore mark on 18 August 2021. This has been enabled by rapidly increasing testing infrastructure and capacity across the country.
Contact info:
guptanivedita.hq@icmr.gov.in; sharma.lk@icmr.gov.in
Website link:
https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/press_realease_files/ICMR_PressRelease_19082021. pdf
MoHFW releases guidelines on operationalisation of maternal
health services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Maternal Health Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) releases guidelines on the operationalisation of maternal health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This document provides necessary guidance for the management of pregnant women at the community and facility level during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the utilisation of telemedicine for antenatal care services.
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COVID-19 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EFFORTS IN INDIA