India Participates In Discussions At World Health Assembly
The Health Secretary championed traditional public health approaches, prioritizing community engagement and preventive measures. India is also advocating for digital health innovations as a transformative tool to achieve health equity and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on a global scale.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Launches PRAGATI-2024
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is hosting “Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation (PRAGATI-2024)” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on May 28, 2024.
Delhi High Court Emphasizes Adherence To Timelines for Organ Transplantation
The Delhi High Court has passed an order establishing crucial guidelines for communication of deficiencies in documentation or any procedural
formalities. It has also stressed on adherence to timelines notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for processing transplant applications, verifying documents, and scheduling interviews.
National Medical Register In Development
The National Medical Register (NMR) will be a central database containing the names, addresses, and qualifications of all licensed medical practitioners in India. An Expert Committee comprising NMC and State Medical Council (SMC) officials is working on the NMR’s development.
Shielding Against Infections in Kollam: Essential Health Measures for the Monsoon
The health department of Kerala issues a stern warning against the spread of ailments such as fever, dengue, rabies, jaundice, and diarrhea.
Updates On Use of Olaparib Tablets for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
The initially approved use of Olaparib for advanced ovarian cancer in patients with a gBRCA mutation and who have received three or more prior chemotherapy treatments is being withdrawn.
Protect Yourself from Hepatitis Outbreak in Wayanad
In response to reported cases of hepatitis across various locales in Wayanad, the District Medical Officer underscores the importance of staying vigilant against this viral disease.
CDSCO Publishes List Of Drugs Declared As Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious For April 2024
The spurious drug list specifies a total of 5 products/ drugs that were detected to be spurious in nature. The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 50 products/ drugs that were detected to be not of standard quality. Out of these 33 were reported from CDSCO/Central Laboratories and the remaining 17 were reported from state laboratories.
New Timelines Prescribed For Transplantation Authorisation Committees
The entire process, from application submission to the final decision, should ideally be completed within 6 to 8 weeks. Appeals against the authorization committee’s decisions must be addressed within 30 days, ideally within 7 days of receiving the appeal documents.
Timely Detection and Prevention Key to Combating Thalassemia
The Health Secretary advocated for including mandatory Thalassemia testing within the National Health Mission’s (NHM) existing reproductive and child health (RCH) programs. This approach, already adopted by some states, has the potential to significantly reduce disease prevalence.
