Brazilian Parliament approves the law allowing companies to buy COVID-19 vaccines
RIO DE JANEIRO (Sputnik) - The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday the basic text of the law that allows private companies to buy vaccines against COVID-19 (the disease caused by the new coronavirus). The Chamber of Deputies reported that the basic text of Senate law 534/21 was approved, "which authorizes states, municipalities and the private sector to buy vaccines against COVID-19 with registration or temporary authorization for use in Brazil." The text determines that in the case of vaccines purchased by the private sector, at the moment all doses must be donated to the Unified Health System (SUS), the Brazilian public health system.
The vaccine manufactured in Nicaragua meets international quality standards
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed compliance with international quality standards for the Inactivated Split influenza Vaccine produced by the Saint Petersburg’s Scientific Research Institute of Vaccine and Serum (SPbSRIVS), which is the parent company of the Latin-American Institute of Biotechnology MECHNIKOV in Nicaragua and supplies the bulk product of the vaccine for formulation, filling and packaging in our Plant. “After receiving prequalification from the WHO, SPbSRIVS will be able to export its vaccine as part of the dispatch for international organizations and funds”, – the representative of the SPbSRIVS told TASS on Friday.
Designed to work in tandem
Brainlab has secured two FDA clearances for its robotic surgery systems, including an articulated arm for guiding spine procedures and an autonomously mobile imaging robot.
Nicaragua approves the use of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V
The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health has registered the Russian vaccine against COVID-19 Sputnik V, announced the general director of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kiril Dmitriev.
Caracas received the vaccine against influenza
Today, the Russian vaccine for the prevention of influenza produced by the St. Petersburg Institute of Vaccines and Serum of the FMBA of Russia and the Latin American Institute of Biotechnology Mechnikov was delivered to Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
10 million people will need either new or additional mental health support as a direct consequence of the COVID'19 crisis
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the ongoing impact on well-being and mental health from its Opinions and Lifestyle Survey.
10 million people will need either new or additional mental health support as a direct consequence of the COVID'19 crisis
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the ongoing impact on well-being and mental health from its Opinions and Lifestyle Survey.
How can hospitals weather the financial storms of 2021?
Though hospital finances recovered to some extent by the end of 2020, the industry is not out of the woods yet. However, with strategic investments, especially in outpatient care and technology, hospitals and health systems can help buoy their finances in this challenging time, industry observers said.