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  • Government boosts rabies control through vaccines, training, and model anti-rabies clinics

    The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare through National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) is undertaking strengthening of surveillance of all animal bites in all States/UTs. Data on dog and other animal bite cases and related deaths are reported by all States/UTs, through Integrated Health Information Platform
  • India making major strides towards self-reliance in high end medical devices
    Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, highlighted Indias transformation into an emerging hub for medical technology at the 17th CII Global MedTech Summit, themed Innovating for a Healthier Future – Advancing MedTech for Global Impact: Make in India, Make for the World, in New Delhi.
  • SEC recommends approval for Bayer’s Darolutamide tablets for Prostate Cancer treatment in India
    The Subject Expert Committee Oncology, in its 25th meeting held at CDSCO headquarters, has recommended granting permission to Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. for the manufacture and marketing of Darolutamide Film-Coated Tablets 300 mg in India.
  • India Steps Up Pharmaceutical Self-Reliance with Major Policy Push
    The Government of India is accelerating its efforts to reduce dependence on pharmaceutical imports and strengthen domestic capabilities, with the Department of Pharmaceuticals rolling out key initiatives and reporting remarkable progress under flagship schemes.
  • Department of atomic energy role in cancer research treatment
    Over the past few years, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has developed several key nuclear medicine ligands and targeted therapeutics towards national effort against cancer, especially in the areas of advanced treatment and research. To cater the demand for import substitute radiation-medicine in India, Department of Atomic Energy
  • Government intensifies promotion and regulation of AYUSH systems of medicine across India
    The Ministry of Ayush is actively promoting and strengthening the AYUSH systems of medicine Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy through a comprehensive strategy supported by both centrally sponsored and central sector schemes.
  • Karnataka pharmacy council dissolved over irregularities
    The Karnataka state government has terminated the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council (KSPC) and entrusted an administrator with its responsibilities. The decision was taken after several complaints and a detailed government inquiry exposed serious irregularities, misuse of power, and failure to conduct timely elections.
  • Achievements under National Health Mission (2021-24) : A Milestone in Improving India’s Public Health Outcomes
    The National Health Mission has significantly contributed to improving India's public health outcomes through its relentless efforts in expanding human resources, addressing critical health issues, and fostering an integrated response to health emergencies. Over the last three years, the NHM has driven substantial progress in multiple areas, including maternal and child health, disease elimination, and healthcare infrastructure. The mission’s efforts have been integral to India's health improvements, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have played a vital role in ensuring more accessible and quality healthcare services across the country.
  • NPPA asks companies to reduce prices of anti-cancer medicines

    National pharmaceuticals pricing authority asked pharmaceutical industries to reduce prices of anticancer medicines post declining custom duty to zero. The government reduced custom duty on three Anti-cancer medicines namely, Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.

  • Government allows cough syrup export without testing for top market

    The manufacturers are exporting the Cough Syrup to USA, UK, Canada, EU, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, the requirement of testing from the laboratories may be waived off, in view of approval granted by these countries regulatory agencies for plants or section engaged in manufacturing and export of Cough Syrup, said in a notification by DGFT.

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