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Stay Healthy. Stay Protected.
Pyush Misra
Editor-in-Chief

“The preventive and promotive approach of our traditional health care systems has played a significant role in modern age today, proving itself to be instrumental in a crisis such as the recent pandemic.”

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India

Apr 21,2024: As per the earlier guidelines, individuals were allowed to purchase a new insurance policy only till the age of 65. Read More...

Apr 26,2024: In a study published in the Lancet, WHO gave a comprehensive analysis of the impact of 14 vaccines used under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), which celebrates its 50th anniversary next month. Read More...

Apr 19,2024: All pharmaceutical product distributors shall establish and maintain 'quality system', it said, adding a responsible person shall be appointed by the management for each distribution site with defined authority and responsibility to ensuring the 'quality system' is implemented and maintained. Read More...

Apr 26,2024: Govt intervention in creating exclusive IP laws for innovative solutions to rare diseases and diseases of critical nature can unlock India's potential as a global leader in pharma Read More...

Apr 22,2024: While the regulations have been tweaked, many are interpreting it to mean a mandate from the regulator to ensure that those over 65 are not denied health insurance. Sources told TOI without mandating detailed norms, Irdai is going to monitor how companies are going to respond to the new regulations issued recently. Read More...

Apr 21,2024: In a letter to all states and UTs, Dr Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India, urged all states and Union Territories to ensure regular collection and sharing of data of all transplant cases, including those of foreigners, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) on a monthly basis. Read More...

Apr 27,2024: The ICMR established INTENT, a network of medical colleges and research institutes, with an overarching goal of providing evidence-based, and culturally sensitive solutions to health issues of national priorities by conducting large, decisive, regulation compliant clinical trials. Read More...

Apr 22,2024: The role of India in the medical product field represents both a unique opportunity and an important responsibility, the head of the US Food and Drug Administration has said, ahead of the annual India-US BioPharma & Healthcare Summit. The summit will take place in Boston later this week. Read More...

Apr 21,2024: The minister said bird flu has not affected humans in the state till date. However, prior precautions are necessary to prevent spreading. Everyone should follow the health department's guidelines. Read More...

Apr 25,2024: Research identifies genes linking depression and heart disease, explaining intertwined risks. Lifestyle and biological processes play a role. Binisha H. Mishra's study in Frontiers in Psychiatry highlights specific genes impacting both conditions. Read More...

Apr 25,2024: On World Malaria Day, experts inform that the potential application of drone technology for controlling mosquito-borne diseases like malaria is a promising prospect that could revolutionize disease control. Officials inform that customised drones reduced mosquito breeding considerably and a cost-effective alternative. Read More...

Apr 20,2024: While exports have not been affected so far, the next few days are crucial because, if there is serious escalation in the conflict, it could impact the whole Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Many Indian pharma companies have a significant presence in the region.Read More...

Apr 20,2024: The WHO said it was collaborating with both the manufacturer and regulatory authority in South Africa to investigate the Benylin paediatric syrup, and had information on the source of the ingredients used. Kenvue has previously said it tested its ingredients before manufacture. Read More...

 

Apr 24,2024: "The idea is to come up with a comprehensive physical and mental development programme for schoolchildren, with a focus on nutrition to minimise cases of anaemia and to strengthen their mental health to reduce increasing incidence of anxiety, depression and suicides," said a senior government official, who did not wish to be identified. Read More...

Apr 18,2024: "Many countries, like the US, allow sale of commonly used medicines in grocery stores also. A suggestion was made by some of the experts looking into India's OTC drug policy to allow the same here also for improved accessibility, especially in the rural areas. However, no decision has been taken yet," said a source. Read More...

It’s plural: unusual fatigue, sleep problems, shortness of breath, indigestion and chest pain, says Suzanne Steinbaum, an osteopathic preventive cardiologist. Take special note if the latter three happen when you’re active and go away when you’re at rest. 

Apr 24,2024: The President said that using the latest technology in the interest of society should be the priority of institutions like AIIMS Rishikesh. She expressed happiness over AIIMS Rishikesh striving to move forward in the field of CAR T-cell therapy and Stem Cell Research. Read More...

Apr 21,2024: Food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore released a report in the first week of April and warned the masses to avoid adding spices products from India as they were tested with cancer causing substances Ethylene oxide. Read More...

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