Strengthening Private Medical Device Testing Facilities in India
CDSCO has issued a public notice issued inviting applications from existing private labs to register for testing specific medical devices. These tests include physical, chemical, microbiological, mechanical, and electrical examinations. Interested private labs can submit applications in Form MD-39, along with the requisite fees.
Indian Nursing Council To Host Virtual Event On World Health Day
To commemorate World Health Day, the INC invites all nurses and healthcare professionals to join a virtual event. This year’s theme for World Health Day is “My health, my right,”. The INC will stream the event live on their YouTube channel at 1:00 PM on April 7th, 2024.
Ministry of Power Establishes Independent Group to Monitor Thermal Power Projects
This group will be responsible for conducting site inspections and providing assessments of thermal power projects currently under development in India. The TPMG is expected to ensure that thermal power projects are completed efficiently and according to established standards.
FSSAI Cracks Down on E-commerce Misleading Consumers with “Health Drink” Labels
FSSAI discovered that certain e-commerce websites were mis-categorizing “Proprietary Food” products (like dairy or cereal-based beverage mixes) as “Health Drinks” or “Energy Drinks.” E-commerce platforms must immediately remove or de-link these miscategorized beverages from the “Health Drink” and “Energy Drink” sections.
Aadhaar To Streamline Creation & Verification of CGHS Cards
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is adopting Aadhaar as the “Single Source of Truth” for creating and verifying CGHS cards. This move aims to address issues arising from mismatched information like name spelling, date of birth, or gender during application processes.
CGHS Beneficiaries Must Link IDs for Digital Health Integration
This linking of CGHS and ABHA IDs is mandatory from April 1, 2024. Therefore, existing CGHS beneficiaries have 30 days to complete the linking process. In other words, the deadline for completion of this linking is April 27, 2024.
Special Conditions And Declarations For Import of Avocado From South Africa
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Third Amendment) Order, 2024. This order envisages the import of fruits for consumption of Persea americana (Avocado) from South Africa.
New Plant Quarantine Stations Notified
The Ministry of of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has issued two notifications establishing new Plant Quarantine Station (PQS) in Orissa and Gujarat. These new PQS seek to expedite the inspection and clearance process for plant imports in the regions.
Health Ministry Invites Submissions for Medical and Literary Works For New Staff Magazine
This publication will combine a focus on health and medical topics with creative literary genres. This issue covers areas related to health, medicine and public disease diagnosis and treatment etc. It will also include will include poems, stories, essays and articles written by doctors/ employees.
NMC Finalizes Application Process for New Colleges and Increased Seats
The current application process outlines clear steps for institutions seeking to establish new medical colleges or increase their MBBS seat intake. This process will be applicable to the upcoming academic year 2024-25.
