CDSCO Seeks Public Input on Subject Expert Committee Meetings
SEC meetings involve discussions on various aspects of drug development and regulation. The CDSCO aims to improve SEC meetings to better align with stakeholder expectations. Hence, a meeting will be held on April 26, 2024 from 5pm to 6pm.
MOHFW Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Changes to Central Health Services Rules
The specific focus of the amendment proposal is on Schedule VIII of the Central Health Services (Amendment) Rules, 2019. The amendment proposes to delete “Head of Department of Respective Specialty” from Serial Number ix in Schedule VIII of the Central Health Services (Amendment) Rules, 2019. Stakeholders have until May 8, 2024 to submit their comments and suggestions.
Delhi Gears Up to Fight Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With the arrival of mosquito season, the Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged all institutions to take action against mosquito breeding grounds. Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) will take legal action against institutions that create mosquito breeding grounds.
White Paper on Comprehensive Health-Related Services for Transgender Persons
This White Paper describes the requirement for comprehensive services for transgender (TG) persons. It highlights their needs and reviews the experience of ongoing comprehensive services offered to the communities by different programs and partners. It also recommends the service delivery packages for TG persons as per the need.
Supreme Court Case Prompts Inquiry on Organ Transplant Advisory Committees
The MoHFW is seeking confirmation from each state government on whether they have constituted such a committee as per the Act and its associated rules (Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014). If a committee exists, the state is requested to share a copy of the notification establishing it.
Government Tightens Oversight on Organ Transplants for Foreigners
Hospitals performing transplants, whether from living or deceased donors, must register both the donor and recipient on the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) website and obtain unique NOTTO IDs. This is crucial for deceased donor allocation and should be completed within 48 hours of transplant surgery for living donors.
Medical Colleges Must Report Intern and Resident Stipend Details
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and healthcare institutions to submit details of stipends paid to interns and resident doctors. Details of Stipend paid to UG Interns,
PG residents and Senior Residents or PGs in Super Specialty must be submitted by Medical College / Medical Institutions by April 23, 2024.
Authorities Urge Caution On Sale Of Meropenem 1gm + EDTA for Injection
DSCO has stated that Meropenem 1gm + EDTA for Injection has not been officially approved for manufacturing or marketing in India and is classified as a “New Drug” under Indian regulations.
CDSCO Publishes Drug Alert List for March 2024
The CDSCO has stated that in the month of March 2024 it received 612 samples and tested 931 samples. Among these samples, it observed that 66 samples did not possess standard quality and identified 1 sample as misbranded.
CGHS Extends Time for ABHA ID Linking with Beneficiary Cards
The deadline for beneficiaries to create their ABHA IDs has been extended until September 30, 2024. Additionally, beneficiaries have until October 30, 2024, to link their created ABHA IDs with their CGHS cards.
