FSSAI advisory on environmentally compliant disposal seized, expired food items in rivers
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory on environmentally compliant disposal of improperly disposed of seized, rejected and expired food items in rivers and…
90% reduction in cancer drug prices: ‘Karunya Sparsh’ programme expanded
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Health Department has opened 58 new zero-profit counters under the “Karuna Sparsh – Zero Profit Anti-Cancer Drugs” initiative. Health Minister Veena George stated that the purpose of these…
1 in 9 persons tested found positive for infectious disease in ICMR study
New Delhi: Pathogens were found in 11.1 % of the 4.5 lakh patients tested by the network of labs under the Indian Council of Medical Research as part of efforts…
Viral ‘Molecule’ Pill Sparks Health Crisis Among Russian Teens
Moscow– A dangerously addictive weight-loss pill dubbed “Molecule” is surging in popularity among Russian teenagers, fueled by TikTok influencers and black-market sales, leading to a wave of hospitalizations and urgent…
Chaibasa Blood Bank Scandal Exposes Years of Regulatory Lapses
Chaibasa, Jharkhand– Shocking HIV outbreak linked to contaminated blood transfusions at a government-run blood bank in Chaibasa has left five thalassemia-affected children battling the virus, unraveling a web of regulatory negligence…
DCGI delegates powers to Joint Drug Controllers to drive faster approvals
New Delhi: In a bid to fast-track approvals for import licenses and decisions related to serious adverse events (SAE), the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has delegated licensing authority…
After the death of children, MP AYUSH department seized Ayurvedic medicines and sent samples for testing
New Delhi: Following the death of a five-month-old baby in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara after allegedly consuming Ayurvedic medicines, the state government’s AYUSH department has seized the medicines and sent samples…
AI Deepfakes Hijack Voices of Politicians and Celebrities to Scam Diabetics with Bogus Cures
New Delhi— In a chilling escalation of cyber fraud, scammers are harnessing artificial intelligence to clone the voices and likenesses of high-profile figures—ranging from government leaders to Bollywood icons—to hawk counterfeit…
Two More Infant Deaths from Suspected Toxic Cough Syrup Rock
New Delhi— In a heartbreaking echo of a tragedy that has already claimed dozens of young lives, two more infants have died in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly after being given contaminated…
Rewa Crackdown: Collector Pratibha Pal Orders Sealing of Over a Dozen Medical Stores in Fake Drugs Scandal
Rewa, Madhya Pradesh– In a decisive escalation against the rampant sale of counterfeit and expired medicines plaguing the district, Rewa Collector Pratibha Pal has spearheaded a series of aggressive raids,…
