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- Read more about Indian government stands committed to ensure safety of vaccines
India has continued WHO engagement to support India maintain international quality surveillance for poliovirus detection in the country.

There have been reports in a section of the print media mentioning that bivalent oral polio vaccine supplied by a particular manufacturer had some quality issues. India was certified polio-free in March 2014 and continues to be so. India continues to remain vigilant against all three types of polioviruses. The last polio case due to wild poliovirus in the country was detected on 13 January 2011.
- Read more about Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone lauded for making cost-effective medical devices
Continuing its efforts to promote medical technology in the country, Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) organised a mega business conference meeting ‘MedAsia Business Forum’ in the city.
- Read more about EMA and DG SANTE published joint action plan for boosting the development of medicines for children
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) have published a joint action plan to support the development of medicines for children in Europe.
- Read more about FDA’s efforts to strengthen the agency’s medical device cybersecurity program as part of its mission to protect patients
The threat of cyber attacks is no longer theoretical. Cyber criminals and adversaries can inflict significant harm on networks through relatively simple methods, like emails or bugs known as malware. Even when medical devices are not being deliberately targeted, if these products are connected to a hospital network, such as radiologic imaging equipment, they may be impacted.
- Read more about RAYSEARCH RELEASES A NEW VERSION OF THE RAYCARE ONCOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) has released RayCare 2B*, the latest version of the groundbreaking oncology information system (OIS). RayCare is designed to support the workflow in a modern oncology center, connecting the different oncology disciplines, boosting efficiency and ensuring optimal use of resources.

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- Read more about FDA approves first treatment for advanced form of the second most common skin cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of patients with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) or locally advanced CSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation. This is the first FDA approval of a drug specifically for advanced CSCC.
- Read more about FDA authorizes first next generation sequencing-based test to detect very low levels of remaining cancer cells in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or multiple myeloma
U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of ClonoSEQ assay, a next generation sequencing (NGS)-based test for minimal residual disease (MRD) in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or multiple myeloma. MRD is a measure of the amount of cancer cells remaining in a person’s bone marrow.
- Read more about FDA approves Arikayce to treat a serious lung disease using a novel pathway to spur innovation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug, Arikayce (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension), for the treatment of lung disease caused by a group of bacteria, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in a limited population of patients with the disease who do not respond to conventional treatment (refractory disease).
- Read more about World Pharmacist’s Day Celebration at Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy
Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy (GIP), Geetanjali University, Udaipur has celebrated the World Pharmacists Day on 25th September, 2018. This year’s theme is “Pharmacists: Your medicines experts”. GIP organized various events like literary competition (Pharma Quiz, Essay writing and Debate); cultural (Song/Dance competition, Drama); blood donation camp and other including general awareness rally to celebrate the world Pharmacist day.
1 October 2018

One Day National Workshop on “Stress Free Health Care Professionals: A Self Care and Wellness Workshop” at Geetanjali University

One day National Workshop on “Stress Free Health Care Professionals: A Self Care and Wellness Workshop”, sponsored by Association of Pharmaceuticals Teachers of India (APTI) conducted by Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy, Geetanjali University, Udaipur (GIP) on 18th August, 2018. The event brought together around 100 Academicians, Scientists, Doctors, Research Scholars, Dentists, Post-doctoral fellows, Nursing staff, Health care Professionals and PG medical students from different states, all over India.
The workshop was inaugurated with lighting the lamp in the presence of mother Saraswati by the guests Dr. N. K. Sharma, GM at JK Tyres and corporate trainer, Kishore Pujari, CEO, Geetanjali Hospital, Dr. Ramesh Patel, Dr. Ashok Dashora, Dr. Anju Goyal and Dr. Udichi Kataria.