Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Introduction of Ayush Visa category is part of India’s roadmap for the Heal in India initiative of the government, which is intended at promoting India as a medical value travel destination. Ministry of Ayush and the ministry of Health & Family Welfare are working together to develop a one stop Heal in India portal to promote India as a Medical tourism destination of the world.
Production Linked Incentive Schemes for 14 key sectors
All of the approved industries selected under PLI Schemes adhere to the general criterion of focusing on essential technologies in which India can leapfrog and expand employment, exports, and overall economic advantages. These sectors were accepted following a thorough review by NITI Aayog and extensive consultation with the relevant Ministries/Departments.
MoHFW updates on Digital Healthcare Platforms
NHA has also defined policies and procedures for authenticating digital healthcare applications which are part of the ABDM ecosystem. Through a Sandbox environment, applications are validated and integrated within the ABDM framework for facilitating wider use of digital health applications across the country.
CDSCO notifies COVID-19 vaccines approved for Manufacture for Sale or for Distribution
The CDSCO has approved COVISHIELD & COVAXIN vaccines for manufacture for sale or distribution in the country. It has also approved 15 more COVID-19 vaccines for Primary vaccination series for Restricted Use in Emergency Situation in the country.
CDSCO warns against Dispatch of Same Batch of Cough Syrups to Multiple Test Centres
CDSCO has stated that it has observed that cough syrup samples of same batch number, manufactured by the same manufacturer (for export purpose) is being received by two different laboratories for testing purposes. The CDSCO has emphasised that this is highly objectionable and not acceptable.
Measures taken to Address Rising Cases of Cancer
A population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common NCDs i.e. diabetes, hypertension and common cancers has been rolled out in the country under NHM and also as a part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care.
Doctors Exhorted to prescribe Generic Medicines
In order to promote generic medicines at affordable prices to all, more than 9600 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) have been set up covering all districts of the country.
NMC initiates Collaboration with National Level Medical Fraternity Associations and Organisations
To streamline the collaboration process, the NMC requests the organizations and associations to provide the updated contact details of their President and Secretary.
CDSCO issues FAQS on Implementation of the Drugs (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2022
The CDSCO has now issued 8 FAQs on the aspects covering this amendment. The FAQs particularly deal with the bar code or QR code on the notified 300 brands.
NOTTO Promotes Organ and Tissue Donation with National Webinar on Angdaan Mahotsav
The National Webinar on Organ and Tissue Donation featured six sessions, each focusing on crucial aspects of organ and tissue donation. The sessions included Prevention of Kidney Diseases, Brain Stem Death Declaration, Deceased Donor Management, Prevention of Liver Diseases, Legal Aspects of Organ and Tissue Donation, and Eye Donation and Corneal Transplant.
