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Nearly ninety-one million people in the WHO South East Asia Region have now received their first dose and more than fifteen million have received both doses. In the last seven days alone twenty-four million doses have been administered, demonstrating the Region's remarkable, de-monstrating the Region's remarkable capacity to efficiently implement mass vaccination cam-paigns. As we rise to meet this latest challenge, I urge you to continue to think ahead, with a focus on advancing health equity and building a fairer and healthier world
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Patient Safety Capsules
Indian healthcare sector set to reap advantages of robotic surgery & minimally invasive surgeries: Expert
Bengaluru, July 28, 2021: The Indian healthcare sector is set to reap the advantages of robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgeries. It looks to overcome the challenges of cost and technological complexity with economies of scale and extensive skilling of surgeons.
World Hepatitis Day 2021 – All you need to know about hepatitis and liver cancer
July 28, 2021: Liver segmentectomy is a standard of care in HCC treatment that allows better liver functionality. FI creates clear demarcation line along the liver segment boundary to guide precise removal with minimal blood loss, in comparison to the current blue dye staining technique.
Drug Laws & Policy Injections
CDSCO classifies 208 medical devices in various categoriesNew Delhi, July 29, 2021: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced classification of medical devices pertaining to rehabilitation, physical support, dermatology and plastic surgery and interventional radiology under the provisions of Medical Devices Rules, 2017.
Delhi High Court allows SMS Pharma to export Sitagliptin API subject to conditions New Delhi, July 23, 2021: The Delhi High Court has modified its earlier ex-parte interim order to allow Hyderabad-based SMS Pharmaceuticals to export the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) Sitagliptin, an anti-diabetic drug, to its foreign clients Chemo and Verben for research and development purposes, subject to certain condi-tions.
NPPA releases revised price list of 631 products under five medical devicesNew Delhi, July 26, 2021: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has released price listing of 631 medical devices, which falls under the five medical devices it capped trade margins at 70 per cent at the Price to Distributor (PTD) level earlier this month..
Govt calls for state-specific sero surveysNew Delhi, July 29, 2021: The fourth round of National Sero-Prevalence Survey done by ICMR in 70 districts of India had found antibodies in 67.6% of the population.
Gujarat govt reduces private lab rates for RT-PCR testsAhmedabad, July 28, 2021: Patel further said a private radiology centre cannot charge more than Rs 2,500 for a high-resolution CT (HRCT) scan. Charges fixed by the government for the HRCT scan are Rs 3,000, he said. The HRCT scan is vital to ascertain the COVID-19 infection in patients.
NDPA asks state and Central govts to create clinical pharmacist cadresChennai, July 24, 2021: With the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) notifying the post of ‘clinical pharmacist (CP)’ with Pharm D as basic qualification, the National Doctor of Pharmacy Association (NDPA) has written to the Union health ministry and to all of the governments in the states and Union territories that clinical pharmacist cadre should be created on the basis of the new regulation.
Pharma Injections
Global pharma’s Covid vaccine entry into India propels need for sub-zero temperature cold chain infrastructureBengaluru, July 19, 2021: Global pharma’s Covid-19 vaccine entry into India gives an impetus to set up sub-zero and ultra-low tem-perature storage cold chain infrastructure across the country.
US extends additional $25-m Covid vaccine aid to IndiaJuly 29, 2021: The US on Wednesday announced an additional $25 million from the Biden administration, through USA-ID, to support India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.
Pharma industry expected to clock in 12-15% growth this year: B R Sikri NEW DELHI, July 21, 2021: Shrugging off the Covid-19 challenges in its second wave through prudent planning and execution of manufacturing and distribution, the pharmaceutical industry in the country is expected to grow by 12-15 per cent this year, according to an industry expert. The availability and pricing of raw materials are also stabilising, thanks to the normalising supplies from China.
Microsoft partners with Apollo Hospitals in Digital Healthcare Solutions Mumbai, July 29, 2021: For a fast and easy health and wellness facility, Apollo Hospitals Group’s Digital Arm and Microsoft India have collaborated to launch an enterprise solution within the Microsoft Work Suite. It has been tested for three months in a pilot program for Microsoft India employees.
Pharma MSMEs oppose revised PLI riders as focus on GMR deters new investments Bengaluru, July 24, 2021: The Union government’s PLI scheme’s new riders focusing on global manufacturing revenue (GMR) instead of investments is a deterrent and an illogical move, according to pharma MSMEs.
Emcure Pharma strengthens the board of directors. Added Independent Director New Delhi, July 27, 2021: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, continues to strengthen its leadership by appointing prominent experts to its board of directors. The company recently added four independent directors with extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of areas.
Drug Dopes
Soaring demand for weight loss surgery at AIIMSNew Delhi, July 28, 2021: After a temporary decline, the demand for weight loss surgery is on the rise again. AIIMS says doctors accept 8-10 such patients each week. 
Top companies fighting NPPA on alleged overcharging cases include Cipla, Sun Pharma and Torrent PharmaNew Delhi, July 27, 2021: Even as the country’s drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), is brac-ing itself up to recover around Rs. 8,098 crore from pharmaceutical industry on account of alleged over-charging along with interest, the highest number of litigations are fought by some of the major pharma-ceutical companies in the country.
COVID-19 Promotes Peritoneal Dialysis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease New Delhi, July 28, 2021: India has about 200,000 rupees of kidney disease and requires about 34 million dialysis sessions each year. The lives of patients with diabetes and kidney disease are confused due to pandemics, especially hemodialysis patients need to visit hospitals frequently for dialysis, and most of them choose peritoneal dialysis. Please let your doctor know.
Trade margin rationalization will bring in predictability and transparency in pricing regulations: MTaI New Delhi, July 28, 2021: National pharmaceutical pricing regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the trade margin for five medical devices like Pulse Oximeter, Glucometer, BP monitor, Nebulizer and Digital Thermometer at 70 per cent through a TMR formula to ensure availability of these devices.
Drug stockists & dealers seek inclusion under proposed Delhi Master Plan 2041 Mumbai, July 26, 2021: Delhi chemists’ body, Retail Distribution Chemist Alliance (RDCA) has sought inclusion of stockists and dealers of medicines and drugs in the proposed Delhi Master Plan 2041.
Delhi High Court allows SMS Pharma to export Sitagliptin API subject to conditionsNew Delhi, July 23, 2021: The Delhi High Court has modified its earlier ex-parte interim order to allow Hyderabad-based SMS Pharmaceuticals to export the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) Sitagliptin, an anti-diabetic drug, to its foreign clients Chemo and Verben for research and development purposes, subject to certain condi-tions.
National Injections
Gujarat FDCA approves seven more units to manufacture remdesivir Mumbai, July 29, 2021: The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has given approval to seven more units to manufacture remdesivir injection.
Rajasthan innovators come up with smart ideasKota, July 28, 2021: Is it a hand sanitizer that can be worn like a wristwatch? A graduate of the Faculty of Engineering in the Jarawar district claims to have developed it exactly. Worried that his mother, a health care worker, could be infected with the coronavirus, 25-year-old Ayasshake came up with a refillable device at hand.
OPCA wants Odisha govt to be more liberal & supportive towards pharmacy insti-tutions in policy matters Chennai, July 28, 2021: The Odisha Pharmacy Colleges Association (OPCA) has alleged that the state government’s dealing in policy matters with pharmacy institutes is not liberal and supportive for educational growth but causes distress as well as inconvenience to the institutions, and often creates hurdles for the smooth running of the courses.
Health Center Acquires Bangalore’s First O2 Plant Bangalore, July 28, 2021: Apart from training health care workers, hospitals across the country are setting up their own oxygen pro-duction plants in preparation for a possible third wave. Following this trend, Jayanagar’s BBMP Obstetrics Center became the city’s first public health center to accept an oxygen generator plant on Tuesday. The plant can supply oxygen to 20 patients at the same time.
Six-member central team to visit Kerala as it still reports high number of cases July 29, 2021: The team headed by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director S K Singh will reach Kerala Friday and visit some districts reporting a high case positivity rate, the Health Ministry said in a statement.
Telangana HC directs state govt to implement GO-428 to provide training to 40,000 RMPs Hyderabad, July 27, 2021: The Telangana State High Court (HC) has directed the state government to implement the Government Order (GO) 428 issued by it in the year 2015 to train around 40,000 registered medical practitioners (RMPs) under the ‘Community Paramedical Training’ programme in the state.
Global Injections
The FDA allows automatic “general” swaps for brand names insulin July 29, 2021: US regulators took action on Wednesday, making cheap near-copies of brand-name insulin readily available at drug stores.
US extends expiration dates on J&J COVID vaccine to 6 monthsJuly 29, 2021: The Food and Drug Administration said in a letter to J&J that the shots remain safe and effective for at least six months when properly stored and refrigerated.
Republican leader slams CDC for new mask mandate, says it’s based on data from India
29 July 2021: Congressman Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, was speaking against a bill that proposed to reinstitute a mask mandate in the House of Representatives.
Why does the CDC recommend wearing a mask indoors, even if you are fully vaccinated?
San Francisco, 29 July 2021: What science supports masking after vaccination?
The mask helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They are the literal layer between you and the virus in the air and help prevent infection.
Atlanta Man Charged With Fraud After Fake COVID-19 Test
Atlanta, July 27, 2021: An Atlanta man faces 3 years in prison and nearly $200,000 in fines after submitting a fake COVID-19 test to his employer.
Bogus Online Cancer Info Common and Can Be Dangerous
July 28, 2021: Don't believe everything you read on social media about cancer and cancer treatment. A new study finds that one-third of the most popular articles on social media about treatment for common cancers contains misinformation -- and most of it can be downright dangerous.
PSAIIF PILL
Ayush ministry allows research on Ayush medicines to curb Covid-19 spread
Mumbai, July 22, 2021: The States/Union Territories (UTs) licensing authorities/Drug Controllers have been directed by the Union Ayush Ministry to allow the licensed manufactures for Ayush-64 under their jurisdiction to include new indication of Ayush-64 for repurposing as an intervention for the management of asymptomatic, mild to moderate Covid-19 in addition to existing indications.
DoP extends timeline to apply for PLI scheme, changes selection criteria for MSMEs
New Delhi, July 23, 2021: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has extended the deadline for submission of application for the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for pharmaceuticals to August 15, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a breakthrough infection?
If you were completely vaccinated with COVID-19, you might have thought that you no longer had to wor-ry about getting infected with the coronavirus. However, in addition to the increasing number of new CO-VID-19 cases worldwide and growing concerns about highly infectious strains such as delta variants, fully vaccinated people are tested for COVID-19. There are reports that it is positive in.
Members of the New York Yankees, Karaika, an Olympic gymnast in the United States, and Sajid Javid, the Minister of Health in the United Kingdom, are some of the people diagnosed with so-called “break-through infections.” Read More>>>
SUBSCRIBER'S SYMPTOM
Third wave – Third time lucky too
28 July 2021: What is more astounding to notice is the fact that it's been only a couple of months when all our social media handles were flooded with messages requesting life-saving apparatus ranging from oxygen cylinders to blood plasma to life-saving drugs..
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