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Policy | 30 October 2024

MRP of anti-cancer drugs to come down due to custom duty exemption and GST rate reduction

This is in pursuance to the announcement made in the Union Budget for the year 2024-25 exempting these three anti-cancer medicines from customs duty

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Policy | 21 October 2024

Health Minister Nadda inaugurates Medicine Update BJMFCON 2024

Infant Mortality Rate in Bihar came down from 42 to 27 in 2020, and in Jharkhand, from 34 to 25 in 2020

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Policy | 14 October 2024

CDSCO, NRAI meets WHO international standards for vaccine regulations

India has been declared ‘functional’ against all the core regulatory functions of the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool Version VI

Policy
Policy | 09 October 2024

Biocon Biologics’ sponsored report suggests ways to increase adoption of Biosimilars in poor countries

Clarity in regulatory frameworks and pathways help in preventing delays in accessing quality-assured, affordable medicines

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Policy | 28 September 2024

India releases revised operational guidelines of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

India has taken the lead in recognising NAFLD as a major non-communicable disease

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Policy | 28 September 2024

India reaffirms commitment to social determinants of health at UNGA

India called for stronger investments in health and social equity at G20 Joint Finance-Health Task Force Meeting

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Policy | 27 September 2024

India highlights need for global cooperation to address AMR threat at UNGA

AMR poses a critical threat to global public health undermining decades of progress made in the field of modern medicine

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Policy | 14 September 2024

Global Bio India unveils 30 breakthrough startups: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India's bio economy has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from US $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $300 billion by 2030

Policy
Policy | 14 September 2024

GPCB issues directive for closure of Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ankleshwar plant

GPCB has also asked to submit a bank guarantee of Rs. 2, 00,000 for compliance assurance at the time of revocation and has also ordered to deposit interim environment damage compensation amount

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2024

India approves health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for all aged 70 years and above

This aims to benefit approximately 4.5 crore families with six crore senior citizens with Rs. 5 lakh free health insurance cover on a family basis

Policy
Policy | 10 September 2024

Health Ministry releases "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23"

The publication serves as a foundational tool for identifying gaps and addressing needs in various areas, including rural, urban, and tribal regions

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Policy | 10 September 2024

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog hosts 20th MedTech Mitra Technical advisory meeting

MedTech Mitra initiative aims to empower MedTech innovators and advance healthcare solutions

Policy
Policy | 27 August 2024

India's bioeconomy to reach US $300 billion by 2030: Dr. Jitendra Singh

The new bioeconomy policy rolled out by the Modi government is set to place India as a global leader in the years to come

Policy
Policy | 19 August 2024

Health Minister Nadda reviews Monkeypox situation and preparedness

Monkeypox infections are usually self-limiting lasting between 2-4 weeks and patients generally recover with supportive management

Policy
Policy | 19 August 2024

Health Ministry assures doctors of all possible efforts to ensure safety

A committee to be formed to suggest measures for ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals

Policy
Policy | 11 August 2024

Health Ministry launches 2nd phase of Mass Drug Administration Campaign 2024 to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

The campaign targets 63 endemic districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh

Policy
Policy | 10 August 2024

Jan Aushadhi Kendras have sold Rs. 5,600 Cr medicines over last 10 years

The sales of medicines and other items sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras have increased from Rs. 7.29 crore in 2014 to Rs. 1,470 crore by July 2024

Policy
Policy | 10 August 2024

32 projects completed under PLI Scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of Critical KSMs/DIs and APIs

Against targeted investment of Rs. 3,938 crore, investments worth Rs. 4,024 crores have been made under scheme

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