16 empanelled hospitals face action after negligence in Ayushman Scheme
Bijnor: State Agency for Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (SACHIS) has initiated action against 16 hospitals after instances of negligence were found. SACHIS, which monitors implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri…
Hollywood fame Bollywood Babe Neetu Chandra emerges a Cancer Crusader worldwide
As C- Word echoes Traumatic Personal loss, Neetu Chandra’s Passion and commitment transcend Borders India/UK/ USA: After bolly flicks with A-lister action superstars like John Abraham, Akshaya Kumar, Randeep…
18 maternal deaths still a ‘mystery’, says Rajasthan health minister
JAIPUR: Three months after Rajasthan first began reporting clusters of maternal fatalities at state-run hospitals, the govt has still no explanation so far of what caused the deaths of 18 women…
FDA suspends licence of Pune’s Metro Blood Bank; 10 district blood centres face action
FDA officials said the approved technical supervisor at the bank had resigned in March 2025, but blood component separation allegedly continued without an approved replacement. Pune: The Maharashtra Food and…
After two years, pharma volumes pick up pace
NEW DELHI: The domestic pharmaceutical retail market is showing its strongest signs yet of a shift from price-led to demand-led growth. Volume growth crossed 3% in June, the first time…
NPPA fixes prices of 39 drugs, raises anti-rabies immunoglobulin rate
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has allowed an increase in the retail price of anti-rabies immunoglobulin while fixing the retail prices of 39 drug formulations. According to a gazette…
Tambaram police arrest two persons after seizing 1,100 banned tablets, 5 kg ganja
The Tambaram City Police appealed to the public to share information on drug trafficking and illegal narcotics activities. The Tambaram City Police arrested two persons in separate anti-drug operations and…
Rajasthan Healthcare Crisis: 8 Mothers Die Post-C-Section
Jaipur: Eight women have died in Rajasthan following Caesarean-section deliveries. Six deaths occurred within five days at Bhilwara’s Mahatma Gandhi Government Hospital and two recent deaths in Banswara, exposing critical…
Steroid cream misuse fuels spurt in fungal infections
Hyderabad: The indiscriminate use of steroid-based creams for fungal infections, itching and skin rashes is contributing to a growing burden of antifungal resistance (AFR), skin specialists in Hyderabad have warned.Experts said…
Dr Reddy’s delays semaglutide supplies due to API issue
MUMBAI: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories’ plans to capitalize on the early generic semaglutide market have hit a setback after manufacturing issues delayed supplies of the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drug, forcing…
