Summary of "India This Week" - December 2, 2022

India-made iNCOVACC, world’s first intra-nasal vaccine to receive approval for both primary series, Heterologous booster

India's Bharat Biotech International Limited announced the approval of iNCOVACC as the world's first intra-nasal vaccine to receive both Primary series and Heterologous booster approval. The vaccine is designed for intranasal delivery through nasal drops and aims to be cost-effective for low- and middle-income countries. The product development and clinical trials of iNCOVACC were funded in part by the Government of India. The vaccine has been lauded for its potential to enable nasal administration of COVID vaccines, including as a booster dose.

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Jaishankar vows all possible help to Indians stranded in Nigeria

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has promised all possible help to Indians, including two individuals from Uttarakhand, who are stranded in Nigeria. The Ministry of External Affairs is actively engaged in ensuring the safety and welfare of Indian citizens in distress. Efforts are being made to resolve the issue promptly and ensure the return of the stranded individuals. The Indian mission in Equatorial Guinea is closely working with authorities for the early release of crew members detained in the country.

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Doctors remove 187 coins from man’s stomach in Karnataka's Bagalkot

Doctors in Karnataka successfully performed surgery to remove 187 coins from a patient's stomach. The individual, suffering from a psychiatric disorder, had been swallowing coins over a period of 2-3 months, leading to vomiting and abdominal discomfort. The patient, identified as Dyamappa Harijan, underwent a two-hour surgery to retrieve the coins and is currently stable. This rare case highlights the challenges posed by psychiatric disorders and underscores the need for timely medical intervention.

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