MoHFW concludes Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0, Expanding Immunization Efforts Nationwide
To ensure the campaign’s success, National Monitors conducted Preparedness Assessments from July 19 to July 23, 2023, in 154 high-priority districts spanning 27 States and UTs. Their findings and recommendations were subsequently shared with all the States and UTs involved.
Efficiency Measures Implemented for Document Submission to CDSCO
These measures are designed to expedite the processing of documents within the CDSCO, reducing paperwork and enhancing the overall efficiency of regulatory affairs. The move towards digital documentation aligns with the broader global trend of modernizing administrative processes and promoting sustainable practices.
CDSCO permits applicants of Class C & D Medical Device Licences to continue Operations
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a circular clarifying that an existing manufacturer or importer of Class C or Class D medical devices can continue to import/ manufacture these devices till 12th April, 2024. This circular has been issued with the view to limit the disruption to business continuity.
NMC commemorates World Mental Health Day with Tele MANAS Recognition
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has commemorated World Mental Health Day during the Mental Health Conclave. During the conclave the Union Health Minister honoured the best performing states in the Tele MANAS service.
BIS introduces Standards for several Plant Products used in Traditional Medicine
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced 33 standards for plant products used in traditional medicine. Additionally, BIS has also introduced a new standard, for smart transportation, i.e. IS 18311 : 2023 Smart Community Infrastructures — Smart Transportation for Rapid Transit in and Between Large City Zones and their Surrounding Areas — Guidelines.
Regional Review Meeting on National Ayush Mission unites States and UTs
The National Ayush Mission (NAM) stands as the flagship program of the Ministry of Ayush, and is being implemented with the vision and objectives to provide Ayush health care services throughout the country by strengthening and improving Ayush health care facilities, to provide informed choice to the needy public.
NMC launches E-Book: Professional Conduct Review – Extracting Lessons from Case Archives
The book consists of series of case studies put forth by experienced medical practitioners in their respective fields of expertise. The aim of the book is to increase awareness, reduce professional errors and protect patients from possible ethical lapses.
Revised list of medical device testing laboratories
The revised list provides the name of the medical device testing laboratories, their respective registration numbers and their scope of testing-the list of medical devises they are authorized to conduct medical devise testing and diagnosis on.
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) day
All Pharmacy Institutions are requested to celebrate the National cGNIP Day on 10th October 2023 and conduct at least one hour program at their respective colleges with the aim of sensitizing on current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and submit the photos to DMA.
Draft Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023
. Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments at the email id comments.pgregulations@nmc.org.in in MS Word (.docx) format or machine readable PDF Format latest by 5th October, 2023 with the subject tagline “Comments on draft Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023.
