Over 9,000 deaths due to respiratory diseases in Delhi
New Delhi: The national capital recorded 9,211 deaths due to respiratory diseases in 2024, up from 8,801 in 2023, continuing an upward trend seen over the past few years, according…
Ayurveda practitioner fined by ISM Council for violation of professional ethics
Thiruvanantpuram: The Ethics Committee of the Council of Indian Systems of Medicine, Kerala State Medical Councils, has imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on a registered Ayurveda practitioner for advertising his…
Administering rabies vaccine at the wrong site can be fatal: Shoulders or thighs only, warn experts
Hyderabad: While most people know that a dog bite requires immediate medical attention, a critical detail that is often overlooked is where exactly should the injection be administered? People should…
DoP calls for proposals to set up common facilities for medical device clusters
New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has invited applications from eligible stakeholders to set up common facilities for medical device clusters in the country, under the scheme for Strengthening…
DCGI releases classification of 77 medical devices related to oncology
As part of its efforts to regulate the medical devices in the country, the Drugs Controller General (India) has issued a notice classifying 77 medical devices pertaining to oncology under…
Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 to Explore Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Sector on December 16
The Odisha government is set to host the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 on December 16. This event aims to unite stakeholders from the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries to explore…
Poly Medicure Acquires PendraCare Group Stake
New Delhi: Medical device maker Poly Medicure Ltd on Wednesday said it will acquire 90 per cent stake in the Netherlands-based PendraCare Group from Wellinq Holdings B.V. at an enterprise…
MNCs seek restart of refurbished medical device imports
New Delhi, August 19, 2025 — Global med-tech companies have urged the Centre to allow refurbished medical device imports again and include medical devices in India’s repair-services push. The request…
Govt Temporarily Eases BIS Rules for Medical Device Parts
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — In a relief to the medical-devices industry, the Centre has temporarily eased BIS compliance for certain steel inputs used to make surgical blades, scalpels,…
Centre To Push Pharma Exports To Japan
Hyderabad: The Centre will give a special push to Indian pharma exports to Japan in the upcoming investment and trade promotion road show to be held from October 25 to 27…
