Antibiotic injection at district hospital leaves six children sick, one sent to PBM
Bikaner: Six children’s health declined after receiving the newly supplied Cefotaxime antibiotic injections at the district hospital on Friday night. These children, aged between two and eight years, began shivering…
Two firms fined for selling spurious cosmetic products
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Health Department’s campaign against fake and unsafe cosmetics—Operation Soundarya—has received clearance from the court. The initiative, led by the state’s Drugs Control Department, is to ensure the beauty…
MNCs push to restart refurbished med device imports; seeks entry in repair initiative
New Delhi: Months after regulators in India discontinued the imports of refurbished medical devices, multi-national players have called for restraining the category imports and including the industry in the government’s…
Gujarat FDCA receives Rs. 32 crore from state govt to expand Surat drug testing lab
Mumbai: The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has received Rs. 32 crore to expand its drug testing laboratory in Surat, as part of a larger state initiative to…
Govt to decriminalise 1,000 minor offences, overhaul IP regime
New Delhi: The Government will identify 1,000 provisions penalising minor offences within the next 45 days for decriminalisation, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He also invited…
CDSCO Launches 1-Year NOC System for Non-Medicinal Drug Imports
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the launch of a new online Dual Use No Objection Certificate (NOC) system through its SUGAM Portal, effective August 31, 2025.…
India Marks 15th Organ Donation Day as NOTTO Honours Leaders in Transplant Advocacy
The Union Health Ministry and the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) marked the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day with recognition for states, hospitals, and medical professionals leading transplant…
India Issues 79.71 Crore ABHA IDs, Links 65.09 Crore Health Records
India has reached a big step in digital healthcare. By July 28, 2025, the government created 79.71 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA). Out of these, 65.09 crore health records…
Motilal Oswal Flags 9–11% Pharma Growth in India by FY 26; Recommends Five Stocks
Motilal Oswal Wealth Management projects India’s pharmaceutical sector to grow at 9–11% by fiscal 2026 and has spotlighted five pharma and healthcare stocks—Lupin, Mankind Pharma, Piramal Pharma, IPCA Labs, and…
An Index To Gauge States For Drug Enforcement, Improve Drug Quality
New Delhi: The Union government is drawing up an index to gauge states and union territories on their preparedness to enforce Central regulations on drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, according…
