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- Read more about Countries should unite to tackle anti-microbial resistance: Nadda
South Asian countries should jointly tackle anti-microbial resistance that has arisen due to overuse and misuse of antibiotics, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Tuesday.
- Read more about Drug prices won't be hiked: Health minister Nadda
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Saturday ruled out the possibility of any increase in drug prices due to a hike in import taxes, and said medicines would be made available at cheaper rates.
- Read more about Cabinet nod to agreement between AYUSH ministry, WHO
The union cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for an agreement to be signed between the AYUSH ministry and the World Health Organisation (WHO) for collaborative activities.
- Read more about Government to promote birth spacing through contraceptives: Nadda
The Indian government will start promoting birth spacing by expanding choice of contraceptives and improving quality healthcare in the country, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said here on Monday.

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- Read more about DCGI took strict measures on opthalmic drug Avastin
Drugs Controller General India (DCGI) took strict measures on Roche's Avastin (Bevacizumab Injection) after some reports on loss of visions. It is noted that opthalmic injection of Avastin leads to blindness in some patients which is not approved for intra-vitrieal use in India as per DCGI.
- Read more about ICMR should endorse India's traditional medicinal system: Nadda
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday said there is a need for the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) to endorse India's traditional medicinal system and boost research on the subject.
- Read more about ICMR-NICED to step up research on Hepatitis C, rotavirus infection
The National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) here on Friday inked a deal with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to undertake cutting-edge research on enteric diseases including hepatitis C, and see through translation of research outputs for community outreach.
- Read more about Pricing, FDI, Make in India important initiatives in pharma
Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Ananth Kumar on Thursday said pricing regulation, FDI policy and 'Make in India' campaign are the important initiatives taken up by the Narendra Modi government for the pharmaceutical sector.
- Read more about Pre registration require for CDSCO's SUGAM Portal
For security purposes and to avoid spam health ministry decided that the applicants have to pre-register themselves on online licensing portal - the “SUGAM”. This portal is intended for those who desire to file applications for various services rendered by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
- Read more about Online sale of drugs contravening Drugs and Cosmetics Rules : Joint drugs Controller
Conventional drug seller may breathe sigh of relief as sale of drugs over Internet contravening the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 as per notice by Joint drugs Controller. Drug authorities are requested to put a strict vigil on online sale of medicines and take action against those indulging in online sale of medicines in violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules.