Drug Controller Rearranges Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings
The notice reaffirms that the upcoming meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, has been cancelled due to the DCGI’s work commitments. However, the meeting on April 16, 2024 will be held as per schedule.
Applications Open for NEET-PG 2024
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has begun accepting applications for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate Courses (NEET-PG) 2024. Applications can be submitted online only through the NBEMS website from April 16, 2024 (3 PM onwards) to May 6, 2024 (11:55 PM)
Rules For Competitive Examination For Combined Medical Services
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released the rules and eligibility criteria for the upcoming Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2024. This exam is conducted to fill vacancies in various medical officer positions across Central Health Services, Railways, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
India Makes History: President Introduces First Native Cancer Gene Therapy
The President of India inaugurated India’s inaugural indigenous gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay today (April 4, 2024).
Draft Guidance Document On Submission of Clinical Trial Applications
The draft Guidance for Industry, Version 1.2, aims to align with the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 and SUGAM application. Stakeholders can submit their feedback on this draft, electronically by April 25, 2024.
CDSCO Appoints Grievance Redressal Officer For Persons With Disabilities
This grievance redressal officer will redressing the grievances of Persons with Disabilities. This appointment was notified by the OM dated April 12, 2024.
Importance of Timely Treatment and Care: Guidelines from Kerala Government
The Kerala government health department has issued a warning emphasizing the importance of seeking timely treatment upon observing symptoms of chickenpox.
President of India Inaugurates Scientific Convention On Homoeopathy
The event is organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of Ayush. The event also coincides with World Homoeopathy Day and carries the theme “Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency: A Homoeopathic Symposium.” The convention will also showcase around 80 poster presentations and host an exhibition with 30 pharmaceutical and other firms.
DCGI Cancels Stakeholder Meeting Scheduled on April 16th
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the cancellation of the upcoming Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) stakeholder meeting scheduled for April 16th, 2024. CDSCO has encouraged stakeholders to contact the Nodal Officer of the PRO Cell to schedule individual meetings on alternative dates.
Explainer on Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA)
Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is an account/ number used to link all the health records of a person. ABHA intends to create a digital health ecosystem & aims to promote digitization of healthcare. Any individual can enroll in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to generate a Health ID or ABHA, free of cost.
