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NIV unable to conduct whole genome sequencing as Zika virus samples not taken during peak viraemia
ICMR's NIV Pune unable to conduct Zika virus genome sequencing on PMC samples as taken post-peak viraemia, lacking viral load for sequencing.
![Out of these, as many as 12 people tested positive for Zika virus infection, which includes six pregnant mothers. (HT PHOTO) Out of these, as many as 12 people tested positive for Zika virus infection, which includes six pregnant mothers. (HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Out-of-these--as-many-as-12-people-tested-positive_1720463488271.jpg)
ICMR distances itself from safety study on Covaxin
ICMR distances itself from BHU study on Covaxin safety, threatens legal action against authors for unauthorized acknowledgment.
![ICMR collaborated with Bharat Biotech on developing the inactivated vaccine. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo) ICMR collaborated with Bharat Biotech on developing the inactivated vaccine. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/148x111/ICMR-collaborated-with-Bharat-Biotech-on-developin_1716230651260_1716230788187.jpg)
Diabetes and Ayurveda: Must have ingredients to control your sugar levels
Diabetes and Ayurveda: Ayurvedic expert reveals a list of ingredients to add to your diet to keep your sugar levels in control and how to consume these herbs
![Diabetes and Ayurveda: Must have ingredients to keep your sugar levels in control (Image by Freepik) Diabetes and Ayurveda: Must have ingredients to keep your sugar levels in control (Image by Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/24/148x111/close-up-doctor-with-pills-container-half-orange_1711258809469_1711258834638.jpg)
Ludhiana: 11Punjab districts identified for adult BCG vaccination programme
These Punjab districts include Amritsar, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, and Rupnagar. They were selected on the basis of number TB patients in each district
![The BCG vaccination programme will be lauched in 22 other states and union territories in the country. (HT File Photo) The BCG vaccination programme will be lauched in 22 other states and union territories in the country. (HT File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/23/150x84/The-BCG-vaccination-programme-will-be-lauched-in-2_1708712833985.jpg)
ICMR director general exhorts PGIMER staff to strive for global leadership in health research
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general Dr Rajiv Bahl exhorted the staff at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) to strive for global leadership in health research at the institution’s 10th annual research day
![The event concluded with an award ceremony, where 36 researchers won awards for ‘Research publications’ and 15 researchers won an award in the ‘innovations’ category. (HT Photo) The event concluded with an award ceremony, where 36 researchers won awards for ‘Research publications’ and 15 researchers won an award in the ‘innovations’ category. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/04/150x84/The-event-concluded-with-an-award-ceremony--where-_1707074160727.jpeg)