Pharma firms in loss manufacturing Narcotics illegally to recover from losses
Some of the pharma companies manufacturing narcotics illegally to supply to Criminal Syndicates to recover their losses and to make big money. Recently the directorate of revenue intelligence raids pharmaceutical…
Government action required to stop “overcharge” case like Fortis
While talking about the recent overcharge case against Fortis, Jagdish Prasad, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) said that every state should adopt Clinical Establishment Act to stop these cases…
Electronic Cigarettes may be Prohibited
Electronic cigarette is a new concept of nicotine intoxication and is much more harmful than a normal cigarette. As the label of e-cigarette clearly claims that it has 40 times…
Rotavac Vaccine advances in war against Rotavirus
New Delhi: The war against diarrheal diseases is all set to get a boost as the Government has decided to introduce the indigenously developed Rotavac vaccine against diarrheal diseases in…
India may lose demographic dividend if health system remains as it is
New Delhi: Dr K Srinath Reddy, Chairman, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), read the riot act in his India International Centre lecture this month. Without mincing words, he warned…
ASK Foundation Empowered Humanity for the seriously ailing baby
New Delhi/ Kochi: Baby Neenu, critically ill 4 year old girl of a poor father could not have ‘ASKed’ for more. She got the best treatment possible in the opulent…
Interventional Radiology (IR) breaches Glass Ceiling, edging out Surgeons
New Delhi: Interventional Radiology (IR) might come, see and conquer diseases soon in India. So far, they would mainly navigate the innards of human body with ease and without hurting…
Toothpastes and Toothpowders containing Tobacco
There are many products available in the market which are banned/prohibited to be manufactured/manufacture for sale/sale in the market under one statute but ironically these are permitted/manufactured/manufactured for sale/sold under…
Some key clauses in draft of Drugs (Sale and Distribution) Rules, 2017 need amendments
According to the Karnataka State Registered Pharmacists’ Association (KSRPA) if the manufacturers or wholesalers are allowed to sell directly to registered medical practitioners(RMPs) and hospitals the there is a great…
Incorporation of doctors urges by the MAPPM to Maharashtra government referring patients to illegal labs in Cut Practices Act
To prevent kickbacks in health care services amongst doctors, a new draft of the act that will tabled in the winter session, MAPPM (The Maharashtra Association of Practicing Pathologists and…
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