Orissa HC seeks government response on advanced blood testing technology in Odisha
Cuttack: Orissa high court on Wednesday sought a response from the state govt on a PIL seeking implementation of advanced Individual Donor Nucleic Acid Testing (ID-NAT) in all govt-run and affiliated…
Customs seizes 20 container of illicit drugs, contraband worth N13.5b imported from India in Rivers
Port Harcourt: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State, has intercepted 20 containers of illicit drugs and other contraband goods valued at over N13.5 billion. Outgoing…
India’s E-Pharmacy Sector Urges Government for Clearer, Fairer Regulations
New Delhi: Industry leaders, policy experts, and entrepreneurs from India’s digital healthcare sector have urged the government to frame a balanced regulatory framework for e-pharmacies, highlighting their role in expanding…
Medicines May Soon Come with Braille Labels, Audio QR Codes
New Delhi: India’s drug regulatory authority is considering having braille cards and voice-assisted QR codes on medicine strips to make them patient friendly. The regulatory body has invited public comments for…
Enteromix colorectal cancer vaccine achieves success in Clinical trials
Moscow: A vaccine that could change the way we fight cancer is making headlines. Russia’s Enteromix has reportedly achieved 100% efficacy in preclinical trials, showing both safety and strong tumour-fighting…
Dermatologist warns ‘stop using fairness cream immediately’ otherwise your facial hair can increase, skin will be red
Gurugram: Dr Aanchal Panth, a dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon, took to Instagram on August 13 to highlight the dangers of fairness creams. In the video she posted, Dr Panth discussed…
Smuggler arrested with Narcotic Pills in Ludhiana
Jagraon, Ludhiana: A truck driver has been arrested with narcotic pills in Ludhiana. The accused Sukhdeep Singh alias Jagga is a resident of Kamalpura. The Jagraon CIA staff caught the…
US FDA tightens control over obesity drug ingredient imports amid safety concerns
Maryland: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tightening oversight of imports of GLP-1 drug ingredients, used for weight loss and diabetes, amid concerns that many of the items may…
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Inaugurates India MedTech Expo 2025
New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal today inaugurated the Second Edition of the India MedTech Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The…
GST slashed on life-saving drugs, medical equipments
New Delhi: In a landmark decision to make healthcare more affordable for millions of Indians, especially patients battling long-term and critical illnesses, the GST Council late Wednesday announced slashing of…
