On December 4, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, a free medical camp was held. The event, which aimed to raise knowledge about the many health plans provided by the central government, acted as a source of encouragement for the local population. The medical camp’s unique attention on the health of pregnant women was one of its …
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The Punjab Health Department is thinking about implementing a “Pay Clinic” model. A private practice within government health facilities would be an option for specialists under this proposed scheme, with fees collected going to the doctors, support staff, and the facilities themselves. India’s Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) have serious concerns about the ‘Pay …
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Maharashtra is planning to launch a groundbreaking healthcare initiative with a 1,500 crore budget. The ‘Chief Minister Health at Doorstep Scheme,’ which aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs, is expected to provide a wide range of medical services directly to residents. Sudhakar Shinde, BMC Additional Municipal Commissioner, announced the …
The Union Health Ministry has unveiled the draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023, with the aim of replacing the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and establishing a national commission in lieu of the Pharmacy Council of India. Published on November 14 on the ministry’s website, the draft bill is open to public feedback. The proposed legislation …
Ahead of an upcoming meeting of independent experts, the U.S. health regulator’s staff has raised doubts about the adequacy of data supporting Merck’s chronic cough drug’s meaningful benefits, according to documents released on Wednesday. Merck’s shares dropped nearly 1 percent to $101.2 in afternoon trade following the news. This concern emerged after Merck submitted additional …
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According to a report from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, the medical devices industry is anticipated to reach $1.2 billion by 2027, primarily fueled by the healthcare sector’s need to streamline processes, cut costs, and enhance accuracy in diagnosing an increasing number of patients with intricate medical profiles. Brian Hicks, Senior Analyst of …
Scientists are expressing concern about the latest COVID-19 variant, named ‘JN.1’, as it appears to be more infectious and potentially capable of evading vaccine immunity. This variant was first identified in Luxembourg on August 25, 2023, and has since been detected in several countries, including England, Iceland, France, and the United States. What particularly worries …
Air pollution in India has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, as revealed in a groundbreaking study published in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care journal. The study, the first of its kind in India, was conducted in Delhi and Chennai, and it found that exposure to elevated levels of …
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A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that COVID-19 vaccination does not raise the risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India. The research, titled “Factors associated with sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years in India,” is currently undergoing peer review and is yet to be published. …
Strides Pharma Science (Strides) has recently announced a significant development in its strategic restructuring efforts. The company has signed a binding agreement with Rxilient Biohub to sell its manufacturing facility in Singapore for a total of $15 million. The proceeds from this transaction will be allocated towards reducing the company’s debt. This sale also promises …
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