New Digital Platform to Streamline Health Insurance Claims
The government has launched the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. This digital platform aims to simplify and expedite the health insurance claims process for both insurers and patients.
BIS Invests in R&D to Drive Standardisation
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the sanction of 82 research and development (R&D) projects to bolster its standardisation efforts. These projects, awarded to faculty members from institutions like IITs and NITs, will focus on cutting-edge domains such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, medical devices, renewable energy, and sustainability.
India Launches Report On Adolescent Well-being
The Indian government has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India.” The report highlights the country’s progress in adolescent health and well-being while emphasizing the need for continued investment in this critical age group.
New Hand Transplant Registry System on NOTTO Web Portal
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has announced the registration for hand transplant recipients on its web portal. OTTO has authorized hand transplant centers and hospitals to register hand transplant recipients under the “BONE” category within the tissue section.
Government Enhances Recognition for Deceased Organ Donors and Families
In addition to the funeral assistance, the MoHFW has authorized a felicitation ceremony for deceased organ donors and their families. This involves presenting a shawl, certificate with frame, and flowers to the deceased donor’s family member(s) at the time of donation. The maximum cost per donor is Rs. 1,000.
CDSCO Publishes List Of Drugs Declared As Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious For June 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 30 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. All of these 30 drugs were declared to be not of standard quality and 2 were also found to be misbranded. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 31 drugs that were detected to be deficient.
Ensuring Public Health: Gujarat’s Response to the Chandipura Virus Outbreak
Recently, the Chief Minister of Gujarat undertook a comprehensive review of the ongoing Chandipura virus situation in the state. Alongside the Health Minister and senior officials, the Chief Minister utilized video conferencing to engage municipal commissioners, district collectors, district development officers, and chief district health officers.
Government Proposes New Labeling Requirements for Drugs
These draft rules propose the inclusion of “details of excipients” on all drug labels. The amendment also proposes replacing semicolons with full stops (periods) after “date of expiry” and “manufacturing license number” to improve clarity and separation of information.
Health Cards and Inspections: Kerala’s Recent Actions
In a proactive move to safeguard public health, Kerala’s Health Minister has issued a stern directive regarding the mandatory health cards for employees in food establishments across the state.
Introduction to e-Aushadhi Portal by Kerala Government
The Kerala Ayurveda Siddha Unani Medicine State Licensing Authority has issued a circular mandating that all applications for services provided by the Drugs Control Ayurveda Department, such as drug manufacturing licenses and loan licenses, must now be submitted through the e-Aushadhi Portal.
