Fixed Timelines Proposed For Registration and Renewal Under PNDT Act
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) is proposing to regulate processing time for registration and renewal applications under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act, 1994. The proposed amendments aim to expedite the decision-making process for registration and renewal applications, with a target turnaround time of 70 days.
Stricter Rules Proposed for Disposal of Ultrasound Machines
Ultrasound clinics and imaging centers will be required to inform authorities within seven days of disposing of old, unused or obsolete ultrasound machines or imaging machines. Renewal of licenses for facilities operating these machines will be contingent upon the proper disposal of old machines. Additionally, there will be no permission granted for addition or procurement of a new machines until old machines are disposed in prescribed manner.
MoHFW Enhances Stipends For Medical And Dental Interns In Central Government Institutions
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an office memorandum enhancing the stipends for medical and dental interns in central government institutions or hospitals. Both, MBBS and BDS Interns, will be given a stipend of Rs. 30,070 per month with effect from January 1, 2022.
Central Government Sets Date for Enforcing Key Provisions of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023
The Act, passed in 2023, aims to modernize and strengthen the regulatory framework governing nursing and midwifery practices in the country. It seeks to ensure high standards of education, training, and professional conduct among nursing and midwifery professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.
MoHFW Proposes to Permit Import of Drugs Through Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram Airports
The draft rules are now available for public scrutiny and will be open for consideration till March 28, 2024. Interested stakeholders, including industry professionals, organizations, and the general public, are encouraged to submit their objections and suggestions within the specified timeframe.
NIMHANS Applies for Permanent Registration under CMHA
According to the notice, interested parties have a window of 30 days from the date of publication to file objections. The objection form, inclusive of all necessary details, is made available for this purpose. Any objections should be submitted via email to mentalhealth-mohfw@gov.in within the stipulated timeframe.
Webinar for CGHS Beneficiaries on Timely Medical Help For Sick Children
The CGHS orgainses these webinars to provide useful information to its beneficiaries. It also seeks to create awareness on health conditions, provide guidance on promotive care, lifestyle modification and dispel myths and doubts.
New Drug Manufacturing Rules Introduced to Strengthen Quality Standards
The Amendment Rules introduce a new set of guidelines titled “GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND REQUIREMENTS OF PREMISES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS” in Schedule M. The guidelines outline several key principles to be adhered to by pharmaceutical manufacturers, focusing on pharmaceutical quality systems, quality risk management, sanitation and hygiene, qualification and validation, complaints and adverse reactions, product recalls, and change control.
Union Health Minister Inaugurates CDSCO Sub Zonal office & CDTL in Indore
The Central Drug Testing Laboratory, equipped with high-quality laboratory services, will play a crucial role in testing drugs, ensuring the availability of essential and high-quality medicines to improve the health of citizens. The facility is equipped with advanced instruments, including 12 HPLCs, 1 GLC, and 1 UV Spectrophotometer.
Union Health Minister Inaugurates India’s First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street in MP
The Union Health Minister officially launched the website for the Healthy & Hygienic Food Street initiative and unveiled a brochure outlining the Standard Operating Procedure for these food streets. In addition to this, he also inaugurated 17 civil works, including two Public Health Unit blocks, 54 Chief Minister Sanjeevni Health Clinics, three Integrated Public Health Labs, an Emergency Covid response package, three Community Health Centres, and eight Primary Health Care Centres.
