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.
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.
CDSCO Publishes Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious Alert For October 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 34 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratories. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 56 drugs that were detected to be deficient. Additionally, CDSCO has also identified 3 drugs to be spurious.
NOTTO Publishes Awareness Leaflet On Organ And Tissue Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), a government body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has published a leaflet to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation in India. It clarifies the difference between living and deceased organ donation, as well as the types of organs and tissues that can be donated.
Central Government Reconstitutes National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
The revised composition of the Board includes the Chairpersons of the States of Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana as ex-officio members. They will replace Chairpersons of the State/UT Boards of Andaman and Nicobar Island, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttarakhand in the Board.
Supreme Court Rejects Reference to Larger Bench on Medical Professionals and Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court of India has declined to refer its judgment which excluded legal professionals from the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (CPA), to a larger bench. The bench held that the question of whether other professionals, besides legal professionals, should be covered under the CPA could be considered in future cases with relevant factual scenarios.
India Unveils National Strategy to Combat Unintentional Injuries
The Indian government has released a National Strategy for the Prevention of Unintentional Injuries. This framework aims to address the pressing issue of unintentional injuries, which pose a significant public health burden in the country.
