Raise Retirement Age of Doctors to 70 – Dr Vinay Aggarwal

New Delhi:  As there is still a critical shortage of doctors in India, increasing the retirement age of doctors can come handy to public health system to a great extent.…

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  • September 20, 2024
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DCC Recommends Issuance Of Advisory To SLAs For Monitoring Quality Of Eye Drops In Packages

New Delhi: The Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has recommended to the national drug regulatory authority to issue an advisory to the State Licensing Authorities to monitor the quality of eye…

Tripura Police Seizes Eskuf Cough Syrup & Brown Sugar Worth Rs 20 lakh in Agartala City, One Held

Agartala: The Tripura police have successfully conducted an anti-drug operation recovering approximately 35 bags of Eskuf cough syrup from an abandoned house in the Khakchang Residential Complex adjacent to Auxilium HS…

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  • September 20, 2024
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Restrictions Imposed On Open And Uncontrolled Sale Of Drugs Used For Drug Addiction

Hanumangarh:  Open and uncontrolled sale of drugs used for intoxication has been banned in Hanumangarh. District Collector and District Magistrate Kanaram issued an order on Thursday to prevent drug abuse.…

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  • September 19, 2024
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‘Fake Doctor’ Held Selling Fake Medical Degree To More Than 400 Students In Lucknow

Bareilly: A fake doctor was arrested for selling fraudulent medical degrees to over 400 students and duping them off over Rs 3 crore, police said on Wednesday. The accused was identified…

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  • September 19, 2024
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India Considers Blue Strips For Antimicrobials To Combat Drug Misuse

New Delhi: As India intensifies its battle against antimicrobial-resistant superbugs, the drug regulator is considering a proposal to change the colour of all antimicrobial drug strips to blue. This initiative aims…

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  • September 19, 2024
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Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccine Will Be Launched Soon, Says Govt

NEW DELHI: The Central Government said that it will release vaccination for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) on September 18. It is a viral disease that affects cattle and buffalo, and…

COACH is the New Force for Greater Good of Patients in Indian Hospitals

New Delhi:  The question of Patient safety and quality of care in hospitals of India is morphing into an unprecedented mission. Three powerful health organizations have pooled together to pack…

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  • September 18, 2024
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Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturer

Mumbai: In a significant enforcement action, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has carried out a raid on Gynoveda Femtech Pvt. Ltd., an ayurvedic drug manufacturer located at Global Complex,…

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  • September 18, 2024
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Indian Patent Office To Hear Objections On Gilead’s HIV Drug Patent Claims

Mumbai: The Indian Patent Office is set to hear objections against patent claims filed by US-based pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences on HIV prevention drug “Lenacapavir”. Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust, a civil society…