New SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86 detected: UKHSA releases initial risk assessment amid global concerns

Pallavi Madhiraju- August 19, 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has unveiled its preliminary risk analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86, a strain first detected in the UK on ... Read More

COVID strikes back: Is the world prepared for the EG.5 onslaught?

Pallavi Madhiraju- August 6, 2023

Just when the world was breathing a sigh of relief, COVID-19's new and aggressive EG.5 variant is making headlines. The recent surge, particularly gripping the ... Read More

Hinduja Global Solutions bags contract worth up to £211m from UKHSA

Pallavi Madhiraju- February 20, 2022

Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) said that its subsidiary HGS UK has bagged a contract worth up to £211 million (INR 2,100 crores) from the UK ... Read More

Yourgene Health bags genetic sequencing services contract from UKHSA

Pallavi Madhiraju- January 2, 2022

Yourgene Health, a UK-based molecular diagnostics company, said that its subsidiary — Yourgene Genomic Services has secured a contract from the UK Health Security Agency ... Read More