Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS)

This initiative seeks to upgrade the technological capabilities of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, aligning it with global standards. The revised guidelines aim to support the pharmaceutical industry’s upgradation to the Revised Schedule-M & WHO-GMP standards, thereby enhancing the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products manufactured in the country.

Policy on Transition of Care for Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Transition of Care involves a purposeful, planned process that addresses the medical, psychosocial, educational, and vocational needs of adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions as they transition from child-centered to adult-oriented healthcare systems. The goal is to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality healthcare services that support the individual’s development and potential throughout their transition to adulthood.

DGHS Cracksdown On Unapproved Drug Manufacturing

All manufacturers are directed to cease the production of Meropenem and Disodium EDTA for injection immediately. Additionally, the product permissions granted for these drugs will be canceled without delay.

NBEMS Fixes Date For Foreign Dental Screening Test

The FDST will be conducted on March 16, 2024. This test is for Indian citizens/ overseas citizens of India. The applicants must already possess primary dental qualifications awarded by dental institutions outside India.

Medical Institutions Receive Decision on PG Course Applications for 2024-25 Academic Year

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice on the applications from medical institutions to initiate or expand postgraduate medical courses for the Academic Year 2024-25. This notice was dated March 11, 2024. A total of 204 online applications were received and processed by the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB). Communications regarding […]