DBT introduce a Rapid Response Regulatory Framework For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
DBT introduces guidance notes for fast-track processing of the regulatory mechanism for the corona virus vaccine development in India, allowing companies to submit pre-clinical and clinical data generated outside the country for vaccine approval in India.
Guidance on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition services during & post COVID-19 Pandemic
The Guidance Note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during & post COVID-19 pandemic elaborates the various RMNCAH+N services to be provided at different levels in accordance with the zonal categorization of Containment Zones & Buffer Zones and beyond these zones.
Manufacturers of PPE coveralls can get themselves registered on the CDSCO online portal
The CDSCO has directed the manufacturer of medical devices including PPE coveralls to get themselves registered voluntarily on the CDSCO medical device online portal and to secure a registration number from CDSCO which shall be a benchmark for their quality management system.
Jharkhand PCB issues Guidelines for handling bio-medical waste generated in Covid-19 hospitals
The Jharkhand pollution control board has issued an illustrative pictorial Guidelines for Handling, collection, segregation and disposal of Biomedical wastes generated in Hospitals, Quarantine camps & Houses dealing with COVID 19.
MoHFW issues guidelines for dental professionals in COVID-19 pandemic situation
Dental clinics in the Covid-19 containment zones will remain closed, however, they can continue to provide teleconsultation, and patients in the containment zone can seek ambulance services to travel to the nearby COVID Dental Facility.
Person who intends to manufacture vaccine for COVID-19 must obtain permission under the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
The Ministry of health and family welfare vide its notification dated 18th May 2020 has allowed manufacturing and stocking the vaccine for COVID-19 subject to the condition that the licensee shall sell or distribute the vaccine only after obtaining permission for such vaccine (new drug) in Form CT-23 from the Central Licensing Authority.
Online training on DIKSHA platform about Covid 19 pandemic
The Central government has launched an integrated government online training program on DIKSHA platform about Covid 19 pandemic. The training is provided to the Covid 19 warriors including healthcare workers, Government officials, police, volunteers etc. The government seeks to promote the training program and to encourage as much warriors as possible to undergo such training through the online platform.
MoHFW issues advisory for managing Health care workers in hospitals
The Ministry of Health and Family welfare on 15th May 2020 has issued Advisory for managing Health care workers employed in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the hospital and it provides guidance on preventive measures, isolation, and quarantine of health care functionaries.
MoHFW issues additional guidelines on the rational use of Personal Protective Equipment
The Ministry of Health and Family welfare on 15th May 2020 has issued additional guidelines on the rational use of Personal Protective Equipment for health care workers and others working in Non-COVID hospitals and Non-COVID treatment areas of a hospital which has a COVID block.
MCI notifies Telemedicine Practice Guidelines
The Board of Governors in Supersession of the Medical Council of India on 12.03.2020 has published the “Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020” with effect from 25.03.2020, which seeks to recognize and regulate the practice of telemedicine by registered medical practitioners as well as the corresponding Telemedicine guidelines.
