J&J told to pay Rs 20 lakh to each recipient of faulty hip implant

NEW DELHI: In a decision that will offer relief to patients suffering from Johnson & Johnson’s faulty hip implants, the Indian drug regulator has asked the global health major to…

First batch of AIIMS takes first step towards medical excellence

Nagpur: It was an atmosphere of joy and pride as the first batch of 50 students of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) took oath of professionalism and dedication…

1.8 crore poor families to get health insurance

PATNA: Around 1.80 crore poor and vulnerable families comprising around 5.85 crore people in Bihar would get health insurance cover up to Rs5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat, a scheme of…

J&J’s subsidiary hip replacement row: A detailed timeline of events that hit this global giant

Nearly a decade after Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary recalled its ‘ASR’ hip implants globally due to many patients requiring remedial surgeries, the Indian government wants the company to compensate local…

12 die of leptospirosis in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala) [India]: Twelve people have died of leptospirosis disease in Kerala between August 1 and September 3, while 372 confirmed leptospirosis cases have been reported from the flood-hit state…

All’s not well with central health scheme: Members

KOLKATA: More than 1.75 lakh beneficiaries of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), the health scheme meant for current and retired central government employees, have been facing trouble for the past…

Delhi High Court rules in favour of Dabur in Emami Chyawanprash ad case

MUMBAI: Dabur has received an injunction in its favour from the Delhi High Court, which stopped the Kolkata-based Emami from airing a commercial for its chyawanprash brand that allegedly disparaged…

Price control, ad-hoc regulatory changes may hamper pharma sector growth: Pfizer

Mumbai: Pharma major Pfizer fears that the pharma industry is expected to face challenges from price controls, ad-hoc regulatory changes and new policies that may impact sustainable growth. “Even though…

The fundamental problem with malnutrition is that it’s not visible: Shawn K Baker

Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld spoke to Shawn K Baker, Director, Nutrition (Global Development) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) , Seattle, USA to know more about his views on India’s…

Pharma unit owner among 6 held

Phagwara: Owner of a pharmaceutical unit has been arrested for not having proper bills for the raw material for manufacturing psychotropic drugs. The premises of Long Life Pharmaceuticals was raided…