National Symposium on Organ Donation and Transplantation
The symposium underlined the pressing need for a national policy while acknowledging the importance of local considerations and addressing issues like privacy and inequity. The emphasis remains on promoting public trust, professional procedures, and policy and procedural uniformity across the country.
BIS Revises Standards for Metals and Alloys, Sterilization of Health Care Products and Drinks Based on Fermented Milk
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Graphic Technology, Sterilization of Health Care Products and Drinks Based on Fermented Milk. These standards were established on April 22, 2024.
Revision In Ceiling Prices Of Coronary Stents
The new ceiling prices are Rs. 10,509.79 per unit for Bare Metal Stents and Rs. 38,267.18 per unit for Drug Eluting Stents (DES). These prices are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Manufacturers can revise their existing MRP (Maximum Retail Price) based on the new ceiling price and WPI increase.
Faster CGHS Claim Processing Timelines and Grievance Channels Introduced
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has announced revised timelines and procedures to streamline hospital bill processing for CGHS pensioners. Stricter timelines aim to expedite claim processing by hospitals and CGHS authorities. Delays in claim submission by hospitals can now be reviewed for potential approval depending on the duration of the delay.
Hospitals Urged to Improve Brain Stem Death Reporting to Boost Organ Donation
Hospitals shall submit information on organ donation in cases of Brain Stem Death (BSD) through the specified performa on regular monthly basis. Hospitals shall also display “Required Request Display Board” outside the ICUs, emergency or any other strategic location in the hospital.
Clarification on Cardiothoracic Surgery Qualifications
Holders of both, DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery) and DrNB (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery), are trained and qualified surgeons. Both qualifications encompass all aspects of the sub-specialty as per the curriculum prescribed, including vascular surgery.
MOHFW Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Changes to Central Health Services Rules
The specific focus of the amendment proposal is on Schedule VIII of the Central Health Services (Amendment) Rules, 2019. The amendment proposes to delete “Head of Department of Respective Specialty” from Serial Number ix in Schedule VIII of the Central Health Services (Amendment) Rules, 2019. Stakeholders have until May 8, 2024 to submit their comments and suggestions.
Delhi Gears Up to Fight Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With the arrival of mosquito season, the Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged all institutions to take action against mosquito breeding grounds. Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) will take legal action against institutions that create mosquito breeding grounds.
White Paper on Comprehensive Health-Related Services for Transgender Persons
This White Paper describes the requirement for comprehensive services for transgender (TG) persons. It highlights their needs and reviews the experience of ongoing comprehensive services offered to the communities by different programs and partners. It also recommends the service delivery packages for TG persons as per the need.
Supreme Court Case Prompts Inquiry on Organ Transplant Advisory Committees
The MoHFW is seeking confirmation from each state government on whether they have constituted such a committee as per the Act and its associated rules (Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014). If a committee exists, the state is requested to share a copy of the notification establishing it.
