Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2023
MoHFW has revised the qualifications of the andrologist in surrogacy clinics. The amendment now also permits an andrologist to qualify under the Rules if they possess an MS General Surgery or FNB/MCh/DM in reproductive medicine. Prior to this amendment, only a person possessing a Mch or DNB in Urology with special training in Diagnosing and Treating Male infertility was classified as an andrologist for the purposes of surrogacy.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2023
MoHFW has revised the qualifications of the andrologist in ART Level 2 clinics. The amendment now also permits an andrologist to qualify under the Rules if they possess an MS General Surgery or FNB/MCh/DM in reproductive medicine. Prior to this amendment, only a person possessing a Mch or DNB in Urology with special training in Diagnosing and Treating Male infertility was classified as an andrologist for the purposes of ART.
Central Government launches the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM)
The National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission takes a comprehensive approach towards combating sickle cell disease as the impact of a disease is not felt by the patient alone, but by the whole family. NSCEM combines both screening and awareness strategies to ensure early detection and treatment while promoting education about the disease.
CCEA Approves Special Package of Schemes for Farmers
One of the key components of the package is the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme, which ensures the availability of urea to farmers at a fixed price of Rs 266.70 per 45 kg bag, excluding taxes and neem coating charges.
Union Health Minister Reviews States’ Preparedness for Vector-Borne Diseases Ahead of Monsoon Season
During the meeting, the importance of optimal utilization of budgets to invest in state health infrastructure was emphasized. The states were advised to involve the Ayushman Bharat-Health & Wellness Centres for case notification, case management, and ensuring community engagement through information, education, and communication (IEC) and social mobilization campaigns.
MoHFW invites Applications for Non-Government Principal Recipients to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
Organizations interested in applying are expected to submit a proposal or concept note focusing on priority areas for HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria disease components. The deadline for submission is 13th July 2023.
ICMR holds Innovative TB Health Technologies Workshop
The two-day workshop aims to promote innovative health technologies for tuberculosis (TB) and facilitate their adoption in the End TB program. It also serves as a platform to showcase TB innovation health technologies exhibited at the Stop TB Summit in Varanasi.
MoHFW declares reports of CoWIN data breach as “Without Basis and Mischievous”
The press release states that the co-WIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy. Furthermore, security measures are in place on Co-WIN portal, with Web Application Firewall, Anti-DDoS, SSL/TLS, regular vulnerability assessment, Identity & Access Management etc.
Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2023
The Amendment Rules include a new clause in the Surrogacy Rules. The addition of this clause aims to define the term “Couple of Indian Origin” in the context of surrogacy arrangements in India.
Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2023
These Rules aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing medical devices in the country. They provide for the establishment and designation of State Medical Devices Testing Laboratories, further empowering the testing and evaluation of medical devices.
