Merck restructures Human Health division for future growth

Merck is currently conducting approximately 80 Phase 3 studies, and the company expects more than 20 new growth drivers over next several years, almost all with blockbuster potential

Zydus receives USFDA ODD for Desidustat for the treatment of sickle cell disease

This Orphan Drug Designation from the USFDA underlines the urgent medical need to develop a therapy for sickle cell disease

Budget 2026 -27: Pharma sector cheers Rs. 10,000 crore Biopharma plan

The Union Budget makes a clear and timely choice by placing biopharma at the centre of India’s next manufacturing wave

Budget 2026–27: Rs. 1,06,530.42 crore allocated to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Budget 2026–27 accords strong priority to the upgradation and expansion of healthcare infrastructure and medical education

Biocon Biologics gets credit boost from S&P, outlook stable

The rating on senior secured notes issued by Biocon Biologics Global PLC was also upgraded to ‘BB+.’

Moderna teams up with Recordati to commercialize rare disease therapy

Metropolis Healthcare launches Genomics Centre to scale precision diagnostics and research

Backed by two CAP - accredited genomics labs in Delhi NCR and Mumbai, supporting oncology, reproductive health, neurology, transplant immunology, and rare diseases

Italfarmaco and JCR Pharmaceuticals partner to bring Duchenne therapy to Japan

The partnership also sets the stage for broader collaboration on rare disease treatments

US House passes Bill reauthorizing FDA rare disease incentive program

WHO report reveals stark global inequities in genomic research