New Version Of Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting Form Released
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has released a new version of the Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting Form under the Materiovigilance Program of India (MvPI), i.e. version 1.2. This form was released on October 8, 2024.
Mizoram Government Issues Guidelines for Disaster Relief Amid ASF Outbreak
The Government of Mizoram announced a comprehensive set of guidelines to address the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), officially declaring it a State Specific Disaster
MPCB issues circular regarding Revision of Fee Structure for Health Care Establishments for obtaining a “Combined Consent and BMW Authorization.”
MPCB issues circular regarding Revision of Fee Structure for Health Care Establishments
Ladakh Government Introduces Allied and Healthcare Council Rules 2024
The Government of Ladakh issued the Ladakh State Allied and Healthcare Council (LSAHC) Rules 2024.
Unveiling the SMILE Scheme: Empowering the Transgender Community in India
the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E) launched the SMILE scheme—Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise—a comprehensive initiative aimed at uplifting the transgender community in India
Supporting Senior Citizens: Goa’s New Financial Assistance Scheme for Care Homes
This new scheme provides financial assistance to registered organizations, government bodies, and institutions that operate homes for elderly individuals, particularly those dealing with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as well as those in palliative care.
Glanders Disease Control: Important Notification for Tehsil Churu Residents
The recent notification outlines several crucial measures to combat the spread of Glanders disease
India Calls for Global Cooperation to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Addressing the gathering, the minister stressed on the critical threat AMR poses to global public health, undermining decades of progress in modern medicine. She called for the integration of AMR containment strategies into various health programs, including pandemic preparedness, health system strengthening, and universal health coverage.
Revised Operational Guidelines and Training Manual of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming a major public health concern in India, with a prevalence ranging from 9% to 32%. The revised guidelines focus on health promotion, early detection, and a multidisciplinary approach to NAFLD care. The training module equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and prevent NAFLD, particularly at the primary level.
Inclusion of Acupuncture Professionals As ‘Other Care Professionals’
The Central Government has amended the Schedule to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 to include Acupuncture Professionals as a recognized category of other care providers. The amendment was made after consultation with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.
