CDSCO Requires Registration Of Clinical Research Organizations
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. These amendments aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for clinical research organizations (CROs) in India. CROs are now required to register with the Central Licensing Authority before conducting clinical trials.
NHA Urges Medical Councils and Associations to Register Healthcare Professionals and Facilities on Digital Platforms
The National Health Authority (NHA) is calling on all State Medical Councils and Associations to encourage their registered healthcare providers and facilities to register on the Health Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility Registry (HFR) platforms. HPR and HFR Registration Portal can be done on the portal.
Elevating Healthcare: ESIC’s New Procurement Guidelines for Medical Equipment
The notification is regarding the Standard specifications of equipment : C- Arm Image Intensifier , High Definition Arthroscopy Surgery System and Plasma Sterilizer for utilization by User units/ESIC Institutions.
New Nagaland Work-Charged and Casual Employees Regulation (First Amendment) Act, 2024
The new Act significant changes concerning the classification and treatment of certain employees within the Power Department and Public Health Engineering Department. Let’s delve into the details of this important legislative update.
CDSCO Publishes Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious Alert For August 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 11 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. All of these 11 drugs were declared to be not of standard quality. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 48 drugs that were detected to be deficient. Additionally, CDSCO has also identified 5 drugs to be spurious.
New HRA Rules in Rajasthan
The Government of Rajasthan has introduced new amendments aimed at clarifying the entitlements and regulations surrounding HRA during various leave scenarios and temporary transfers.
Vaccine Samples Declared Not of Standard Quality 2017-2023
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has released a report detailing various instances of substandard vaccines identified in India over the past six years, i.e. from 2017-2023. The report identified substandard vaccines across various categories, including typhoid, tetanus, polio, and COVID-19 vaccines.
Union Cabinet Approves Major Expansion of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for Senior Citizens
The Union Cabinet approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The move extends health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income, bringing critical healthcare access to approximately 6 crore senior citizens and benefiting 4.5 crore families. A press release on this expansion […]
CDSCO Seeks Public Input on Revised Good Clinical Practices Guidelines
Good Clinical Practice is a set of guidelines for biomedical studies which encompasses the design, conduct, termination, audit, analysis, reporting and documentation of the studies involving human participants. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments and suggestions on the draft guidelines. Comments can be submitted electronically within by October 12, 2024 to dci@nic.in.
NPPA Extends Ceiling Prices for Orthopaedic Knee Implants
The NPPA has decided to continue the current ceiling prices for primary and secondary knee replacement systems. The specific ceiling prices for primary and secondary knee replacement systems will remain unchanged for another year, i.e. from September 16, 2024 to September 15, 2025, or until the next revision.
