Majority of IPA ( isopropanol, isopropyl alcohol) consumed by the Indian pharma industry is that of the non-IP grade, which fails to meet various critical parameters covered in pharmacopeia standards across the world. The government should educate the public about the dangers of using imported IPA, particularly in the pharmaceutical business.

Disease-causing fungi are present everywhere, including in hospital settings. Active surveillance, hand hygiene and adequate sterilisation of instruments can go a long way in preventing fungal infection of immune-compromised patients.

Disease-causing fungi are present everywhere, including in hospital settings. Active surveillance, hand hygiene and adequate sterilisation of instruments can go a long way in preventing fungal infection of immune-compromised patients.

Disease-causing fungi are present everywhere, including in hospital settings. Active surveillance, hand hygiene and adequate sterilisation of instruments can go a long way in preventing fungal infection of immune-compromised patients.

The Coronavirus pandemic has hit the world badly – billions of people have got affected, millions have lost their lives, and months of lockdown has resulted in huge losses to economies, businesses and nations.

The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us the importance of ensuring hand hygiene at all times. Little wonder that instant hand sanitizers have become a must-have in every household and workplace, as it lets you maintain hand hygiene – both indoors and outdoors.

By now, we all know that until the Coronavirus is completely eradicated from the world, it is important for each one of us to wear a mask and ensure hand hygiene with the use of a hand sanitizer. But, is that enough?