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Pyush Misra
Editor-in-Chief

"Mental health is a universal human right. Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres have facilitated the integration of mental health services with primary health services as priority services for mental health, neurological disorders and substance use disorders”

Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Health Minister
Govt of India

Oct 10,2023: Establishment of a ‘Consumer-centric Ayush Initiative’ (CAI) by the Union Ayush Ministry will support for increasing the demand for ayush medicines and therapies across India as well as in global countries, says a proposal submitted to the Ayush Ministry by Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, founder director of the ‘Patient Safety and Access Initiative of India Foundation’, a Delhi headquartered patient organisation working on universal health coverage (UHC). Read More...

Oct 3,2023: Possession of e-cigarettes and similar devices in any form, quantity or manner is in violation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarette Act (PECA) 2019, the Union Health Ministry said in a clarification.  Read More...

Sep 28,2023:According to the official statement, the Union Health Minister directed the officials to be fully prepared against the rising cases of dengue, and strengthen prevention, containment and management measures for the disease. Read More...

Oct 6,2023For allaying all concerns of the stakeholders of ayush systems with regard to insurance coverage, the Union Ministry of Ayush has constituted a core committee of experts under the leadership of the international consumer policy expert, Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, to look into the issues related to insurance coverage for Ayush Systems. Read More...

Oct 5,2023: The drug regulator said it found 48 critical medicines, meant for domestic consumption, as “not of standard quality" in August. The samples were collected across the country. Read More...

Oct 13,2023: NEW DELHI: Existing manufacturers and importers of highrisk medical devices can continue to import and manufacture the devices for another six months if they have applied for licences, the government said on Thursday, providing a major relief to the industry. Read More...

Oct 7,2023: The new drug application filing for deuruxolitinib with the USFDA is based on two pivotal Phase III trials, which included over 1,200 patients, across more than 135 clinical trial sites, the company said. Read More...

13 Oct 2023:The past decade has reshaped our perspective on diseases. The covid-19 pandemic spurred a faster and more widespread adoption of hygiene practices, prompting individuals to rethink their lifestyles and social interactions. Diseases are ever-present, but fortunately there is a growing emphasis on promoting healthy habits and preventative healthcare. Read More...

Oct 9,2023: Along with digital transformation come higher cybersecurity concerns. Healthcare organisations are frequently viewed as easy targets by cybercriminals because of their complicated IT systems and sensitive data since healthcare data is a valuable target for them. Read More...

Oct 9,2023:The complaint filed under relevant provisions in Consumer Protection Act submitted before the commission that Lukes Hospital, Pathanamthitta, and two doctors (Dr Kenny A Thomas and Dr Preetha Biju) attached to it indulged in gross medical negligence as they gave the couple (Jayesh and wife Resmi Das) the impression that the baby in the womb was healthy. Read More...

Oct 5,2023: A government dental faculty also said wisdom tooth is wrongly seen as a vestigial part. “Appendix is also a vestigial organ, but does everyone remove it? Wisdom tooth, if not a problem, must be left as it is,” she said. The impacted wisdom tooth can be straightened as “it has strategic value”. Read More...

Oct 4,2023: The Delhi High Court has stated that the goal of broadcasting offensive and offensive anti-tobacco imagery in the health commercials during movie showings in theatres, on television, and on OTT platforms is to educate people about the illnesses and negative impacts of using tobacco products. Read More...

Sep 30,2023: The FIR against the seven members of the Cloudnine Hospital located at Sector 47 here was filed on Thursday following a report from a committee set up by the Chief Minister's Office which found negligence on the part of two doctors of the facility. Read More...

Sep 29,2023:Millions of Americans experience symptoms of a mental health condition each year, and the number of people seeking care is trending upward. While a mental health diagnosis may impact an individual’s daily life, it can also have a ripple effect across families, communities and even economies. Read More...

 

Sep 30,2023: A 48-year-old man, who runs a pharmacy in Kolar Gold Field (KGF) in Karnataka, was arrested by forest officials for dumping medical wastes in Bathalapalli reserve forest (RF) that comes under Pernambut forest range near Vellore. Read More...

Sep 30,2023: The proposed rule would end decades of regulatory ambiguity and formally bring thousands of tests performed in large laboratories under FDA oversight. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said the change will help ensure tests used to diagnose cancer, heart disease and thousands of other conditions are safe, accurate and reliable. Read More...

Antibiotics are medicines that help the human body fight bacteria, either by killing the offending germs directly or by weakening them so that the body’s own immune system can fight and kill them more easily. The most widely known antibiotic is penicillin, which is made from mold. Penicillin kills bacteria by interfering with the formation of the cell walls or cell contents of the bacteria.

Sep 29,2023: We need to engage with patients, explaining why they are consulting a cardiologist or undergoing bypass surgery, and why their coronary arteries are blocked. It's alarming how these health conditions are manifesting 10 years earlier in India compared to the rest of the world, posing a significant risk to the younger generation and the future of the country at large. Read More...

Sep 28,2023: Health Minister acknowledged the crucial role played by the country's 10 lakh "Asha behen", each serving a population of 1,000, and highlighted their role in collecting vital healthcare information through family visits. Read More...

Dr. Anamika Wadhera 

BDS, MPH, MSW, MWMA

Director, Consumer Online Foundation

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