Which of the following is also known as acetaminophen?

Correct Answer :   Bharat Biotech

Bharat Biotech has launched the oral cholera vaccine, Hillchol, following successful phase 3 trials that demonstrated its safety.

The vaccine was developed under license from Hilleman Laboratories and aims to address the global shortage of cholera vaccine doses.

With a production capacity of 200 million doses, Hillchol targets individuals above the age of one, providing a crucial solution to combat cholera globally.

Bharat Biotech's launch of Hillchol marks a significant milestone in the fight against cholera.

Correct Answer :   Chandipura Virus

A 21-year-old man in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, succumbed to illness while receiving treatment, with earlier symptoms resembling the Chandipura virus infection, but tests from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) later confirmed he was not infected with the virus.

Correct Answer :   Mpox virus

The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spreading to several African countries including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.

This marks the second global health emergency announcement in two years for mpox, highlighting its potential for rapid spread through close contact and causing flu-like symptoms with rare fatalities, particularly among immunocompromised individuals.

This declaration aims to mobilize research and international cooperation to contain the disease and prevent further spread, underscoring the need for a comprehensive response to emerging infectious threats.