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Policy | 30 April 2026

JP Nadda highlights India’s expanding healthcare ecosystem at PGIMER convocation

Union health minister urges graduates in Chandigarh to combine technological excellence with compassion in medical practice

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Policy | 30 April 2026

India–New Zealand FTA elevates AYUSH systems to global stage with dedicated traditional medicine framework

Landmark agreement opens market access, mobility pathways, and institutional collaboration for Ayurveda, Yoga, and holistic healthcare services

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Policy | 28 April 2026

Ahmedabad hosts national conclave on urban pest and vector control strategies

Experts call for integrated, evidence-based approaches to tackle rising dengue, malaria, and chikungunya burden in Indian cities

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Policy | 25 April 2026

IPC signs MoUs with PMBI, NIPER Hajipur to boost drug quality, pharmacovigilance and research collaboration

The agreements aim to strengthen medicine quality, patient safety and pharmaceutical research in India

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Policy | 25 April 2026

NIPER Hajipur, Boehringer Ingelheim India ink MoU to boost translational pharma research

As part of the partnership, Boehringer Ingelheim will provide access to its opnMe® platform, enabling broader scientific exchange and driving innovation-led research.

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Policy | 25 April 2026

India’s bio-economy to hit $1 trillion by 2047: Dr Jitendra Singh

At IIT Roorkee’s Vision 2047 conference, the union minister highlights BioE3 policy, rising biotech startups, and major scientific milestones

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Policy | 18 April 2026

NHA convenes Chintan Shivir to accelerate Ayushman Bharat schemes

Focus on preventive, tech-driven healthcare and digital ecosystem reforms under AB PM-JAY and ABDM

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Policy | 18 April 2026

Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 highlights need for stronger drug standards and global alignment

Experts highlighted that robust pharmacopoeial frameworks are essential for maintaining the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines

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Policy | 16 April 2026

India chairs first BRICS Health Working Group meet

Outlines nine priority health tracks spanning TB research, digital health, early warning systems and regulatory cooperation

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Policy | 15 April 2026

India Pharma 2026 concludes with strong call for funding, infrastructure and speed to power innovation

The ninth edition of the event brought together over 800 delegates, more than 60 national and international speakers, and 20+ partner organisations across 10 sessions

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Policy | 14 April 2026

India Pharma 2026 showcases sectoral transformation through four key plenary discussions

Policy, regulations, AI and CRDMO take centre stage at the flagship event of the Department of Pharmaceuticals

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Policy | 14 April 2026

India must build its own agile biopharma innovation model: ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl

At India Pharma 2026, Dr Bahl calls for experimentation over imitation as funding rises and translational ecosystem reforms gather pace

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Policy | 10 April 2026

Union Health Secretary reviews Swachhata Pakhwada at AIIMS Mangalagiri

Punya Salila Srivastava commends sanitation, waste management and infection control measures, while inaugurating a new G+9 undergraduate girls’ hostel

Policy
Policy | 10 April 2026

WCD Ministry launches 8th Poshan Pakhwada 2026 with focus on early brain development

The nationwide campaign, running from April 9–23 highlights the first 1,000 days, nutrition, responsive caregiving and play-based learning as critical pillars for children

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Policy | 10 April 2026

NITI Aayog releases reports to improve ease of doing R&D in India

The reports will now be shared with relevant ministries and departments as a guidance framework

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Policy | 10 April 2026

Ayush Ministry marks World Homoeopathy Day 2026, pushes research-led growth

A major highlight of the event was the launch of several publications and digital initiatives, including a certification course on the Ayush Grid portal

Policy
Policy | 09 April 2026

India Pharma Conference 2026 to spotlight innovation, global partnerships in New Delhi

Discussions are likely to centre on how the country can move up the pharmaceutical value chain

Policy
Policy | 08 April 2026

JP Nadda highlights preventive healthcare push on World Health Day

Union Health Minister says India’s healthcare model blends traditional wisdom with modern science, backed by Ayushman Bharat and Janaushadhi expansion

Policy
Policy | 03 April 2026

EMA moves to cut animal testing with “virtual control groups” in preclinical research

The approach, which could significantly reduce the number of rats used in certain dose-range finding studies

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Policy | 03 April 2026

BioE3 policy accelerates India’s biomanufacturing ambitions with biofoundries, AI hubs & space biotech

Government outlines advanced shared infrastructure and DBT-ICGEB biofoundry expansion to fast-track lab-to-market innovation across six strategic biotech sectors

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