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Policy | 17 July 2026

Drone transport cuts TB diagnosis time by 10 days, slashes costs by 99%, reveals ICMR study

i-DRONE initiative in Telangana reduced out-of-pocket expenses from Rs. 9,451 to Rs. 91 by enabling drone-based transport of sputum samples, improving access to timely TB diagnosis in remote areas

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Policy | 17 July 2026

India to launch first Engineering Biology undergraduate programme

Dr. Jitendra Singh unveils bioeconomy roadmap targeting a $700 billion sector by 2035, with Engineering Biology positioned as a cornerstone for future innovation

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Policy | 16 July 2026

IPC, UPPPC join hands to boost quality and regulatory excellence in pharma, medtech

The partnership will organize training programmes, workshops and stakeholder awareness initiatives aimed at improving regulatory capabilities across the industry

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Policy | 15 July 2026

SYNCHN 2026: BRIC-THSTI hosts third industry meet to accelerate healthcare innovation

Experts discussed strategies to strengthen international collaborations, streamline the transition of scientific discoveries into first-in-human clinical trials, and improve coordination among innovators, investors and translational platforms

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Policy | 15 July 2026

Govt launches Rs. 1,500 crore Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase-III

The newly launched Phase-III in collaboration with with Wellcome Trust aims to further accelerate translational research, foster innovation, and strengthen India's global leadership in biomedical science

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Policy | 13 July 2026

Mandaviya to inaugurate seven ESI Healthcare projects worth Rs. 668 crore across India

The new projects form part of the government's broader efforts to modernise the ESI healthcare network and improve access to quality medical services for India's organised workforce

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Policy | 13 July 2026

Health Ministry launches monthly webinar series to scale up innovative public health practices

The initiative aims to promote innovation-led public healthcare and accelerate the adoption of successful health interventions

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Policy | 10 July 2026

Govt tightens regulation of high-alcohol medicinal formulations to curb misuse

The move is aimed at strengthening drug regulation and curbing the misuse of medicinal products containing high levels of alcohol

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Policy | 10 July 2026

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses 93.95 crore ABHA IDs

The platform has also generated nearly 24 crore Scan & Register tokens, significantly reducing outpatient registration time

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Policy | 09 July 2026

Keylong to get ICMR's first dedicated centre for high altitude medicine and public health research

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to lay foundation stone of ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong on 11 July

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Policy | 07 July 2026

Health Minister J. P. Nadda reviews implementation of key health programmes in Kerala

The discussions centred on further strengthening healthcare delivery, improving access to quality medicines and diagnostics, augmenting health infrastructure and human resources

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Policy | 06 July 2026

ICMR-MINDS wins Gold at National e-Governance Awards 2026

Flagship initiative recognised for leveraging AI and digital technologies to strengthen citizen-centric mental healthcare services across seven states

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Policy | 03 July 2026

Centre brings cell and gene therapies under stricter central licensing framework

The move expands the list of critical drugs and biological products subject to joint regulation by the Central and State licensing authorities

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Policy | 03 July 2026

OPPI welcomes govt’s move to rationalise pricing norms for new drugs

Industry body says the reform will strengthen India's pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem, accelerate access to new therapies, and boost investment in research and development

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Policy | 29 June 2026

Health Ministry proposes faster licensing timelines for medical device manufacturers

The proposed changes seek to shorten the statutory timelines for granting manufacturing licences across various risk categories

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Policy | 29 June 2026

India to launch revamped Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan with expanded 7x7x7 strategy

The transition of the existing Anemia Mukt Bharat programme into Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan signals a shift towards a more comprehensive, technology-enabled and community-driven approach

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Policy | 25 June 2026

Experts call for uniform quality standards for blood and blood components

National conference brings together 160+ experts from six states to advance blood quality and safety standards

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Policy | 25 June 2026

NPPA integrates Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal with Pharma Sahi Daam Portal

Unified digital platform enables medicine price verification and grievance redressal in one place

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Policy | 25 June 2026

Health ministry introduces reforms in clinical establishments act to strengthen regulatory efficiency

The amendments notified under the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010 form part of this broader reform initiative aimed at creating a more responsive and facilitative regulatory ecosystem

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