Steps taken by India for preparedness against future pandemics

Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) strengthened to improve disease surveillance and rapid data reporting

Merck Life Science inks MoU with ICAR-CIFT, Kochi for research in fishing process

Max Healthcare CMD Abhay Soi recognised as one of the highest individual tax payers in India

Abhay Soi, who had paid an income tax of approximately Rs 400 crore in the assessment year 2023-24 has been recognised as the “Top Individual tax payers having gross tax payable > Rs 10 Lakhs"

USAID and Takeda launch dengue prevention campaign

Campaign launched to spread awareness regarding dengue prevention and control

Pfizer announces positive topline results from Phase 3 study of hemophilia A gene therapy candidate

Giroctocogene fitelparvovec study meets primary and key secondary objectives of superiority compared to prophylaxis

Mankind Pharma to acquire 100% stake in Bharat Serums from Advent for Rs. 13,630 Cr

Acquisition in line with Mankind’s stated objective to expand its presence in high entry barrier complex portfolios and high potential OTX brands

Emcure Pharmaceuticals signs PPA with Sunsure Energy for solar power

The partnership will significantly advance their sustainability initiatives by meeting around 67% of their power requirements for these plants

European Commission approves Pfizer’s Durveqtix gene therapy for adults with hemophilia B

A one-time dose of DURVEQTIX has reduced bleeds post-treatment compared to standard of care with a median annualized bleed rate (ABR) of zero bleeds (range 0 to 9.9)

Cupid widens e-Commerce presence on leading Indian platforms

This strategic move aims to make Cupid's high-quality products more accessible to consumers nationwide

Fostering closer ties between industry & academia imperative for sustainable growth

The discussion at the fourth session was centered on the fusion of academic rigor and industrial pragmatism as a key to pioneering solutions for sustainable and prosperous future