MEDICAL DEVICES TO BE USED AS DRUGS: UNION HEALTH MINISTRY
A regulation has been passed by Union Health Ministry under which all medical devices used either on human beings or animals would be treated as drugs from April 1 this…
NPPA asks states, UTs to ensure unobstructed movement of stock, manpower
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has asked all states as well as union territories to ensure movement without interruption of stock and manpower of pharma companies due to coronavirus-induced…
Hoarding of Hydroxychloroquine leads to shortage as the same becomes a Schedule H1 drug
MUMBAI: The Ministry of Health on Thursday, through a special amendment has categorised hydroxychloroquine (HCQS) drug as a schedule H1 drug- which states that it cannot be sold as over…
Unrealistic Optimism may be behind Breaking COVID 19 Lockdown & Curfew: Survey
New Delhi: Ahead of curfew and lockdown to cut-down on COVID-19 pandemic’s spread, people have been found violating the norms of this effective deterrent. In a quick survey, Healthy Nudge…
Spain purchased medical equipments worth 432 million euros from China
MADRID: Spain signed a multi-million-euro contract on Wedneaday with China to acquire medical equipments to fight the coronavirus epidemic, health minister Salvador Illa. Spain signed 432 million euros ($467 million)…
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences will set up COVID-19 Special Hospital
Bhubaneswar/ Delhi: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) has signed an MoU with the Govt. of Odisha to set up a COVID-19 Special Hospital to combat the spread of novel…
Half a Dozen Healthcare Industry Bodies speak in One Voice for COVID 19
New Delhi: Over half a dozen healthcare industry bodies today spoke in one voice to government asking for fiscal stimulus to fight full steam against COVID 19. While greatly appreciating…
AIOCD seeks revision in prices for hand sanitizers and masks
Earlier, The Union ministry of consumer affairs on March 21, 2020 notified, under the Essential Commodities Act, the ‘Fixation of Prices of Masks (2 ply and 3 ply), melt blown…
‘Experimental’ drug that failed to cure ebola is now world’s best shot against COVID-19: WHO Official
New Delhi: Earlier, a drug that was presented and then rejected as a cure for the ebola virus is now being seen as the best option to treat COVID-19. Drug…
FIR lodged against Chemist for Selling N95 Masks at four times increased prices
Himachal Pradesh: An FIR was lodged against chemist for selling N95 masks at over four times higher than the fixed price in Kangra district amid the COVID-19 outbreak The Medical…
