Update on India’s Progress in Malaria Elimination
By 2023, 24 states and Union Territories achieved Category 1 status (API < 1 case/1000 population), with Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry reporting zero indigenous malaria cases, qualifying for subnational elimination verification. Annual Blood Examination Rates (ABER) improved from 9.58 in 2015 to 11.62 in 2023, ensuring timely detection and intervention.
AP Government Announces New Effective Date for Medical Practitioners Registration Amendment
Government of Andhra Pradesh officially announced provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024 will come into force. from December 19, 2024.
NOTTO Warns Against Misusing Organ Donation for Misleading Social Media Content
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a notice urging the public to refrain from using the cause of organ and cornea donation for creating misleading or satirical content on social media. NOTTO stressed that organ and cornea donation is a selfless and life-transforming act. Using this sensitive subject for mockery or sarcasm can undermine the courageous decision of donors and their families.
Government of West Bengal Revises Minimum Wage Rates for Scheduled Employments (2025)
Government of West Bengal Revised the minimum wage rates for scheduled employments in the state, effective from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
ESIC Issues Warning on “Not of Standard Quality” Drug
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) issued a critical notification regarding the testing of a drug found to be “Not of Standard Quality”
India Promotes Integrated Healthcare with Ayush Integration
The Government of India has been actively promoting the integration of Ayush systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) into the mainstream healthcare system. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Ayush are working collaboratively to implement the co-location strategy.
Inclusion Of Homoeopathic And Sowa-Rigpa Systems Authoritative Books In Drugs and Cosmetics Act
The Central Government, in consultation with the Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board, has introduced an amendment to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The amendment aims to modify the First and Second Schedules of the Act. This amendment was published on December 9, 2024.
Government Seeks Public Input on New Standards for Clinical Electrical Thermometers
The proposed rules mandate verification and stamping of clinical electrical thermometers to ensure compliance with the new standards. These thermometers, used in homes, hospitals, and various industries, play a vital role in diagnosing fevers, hypothermia, and other temperature-related conditions. This additional measure strengthens consumer protection and promotes trust in the devices.
India Intensifies Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis
The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) focuses on prompt diagnosis and treatment of TB patients with high-quality drugs and treatment regimens. The program actively seeks out TB cases in high-risk and vulnerable populations.
Government Reconstitutes Committee to Determine Compensation for Faulty ASR Hip Implants
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has reconstituted a Central Expert Committee to address issues related to faulty ASR hip implants manufactured by DePuy International Limited (now Johnson & Johnson Private Limited). Patients can choose to approach either the Central Expert Committee or a State Level Committee for their convenience.
