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Supreme Court flags 1000% drug price disparities, urging regulatory action against hospitals exploiting patients through inflated MRPs and low PTRs.
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches new Discovery Track under PRIP Scheme, offering up to ₹50 crore financial aid for pharma and MedTech startups, boosting indigenous drug innovation.
RIS study estimates Ayush sector's economic contribution at US$36.92 billion in FY25, projecting significant growth to US$318 billion by 2047.
India poised to become global hub for rare-disease drug development and manufacturing, leveraging its pharma prowess and patient base for accessible, affordable treatments.
NFHS-6 data reveals persistent gender imbalance in contraceptive responsibility, with women bearing the burden of sterilisation despite new WHO guidelines for male options.
Haryana's 'Spandan One' tele-ECG network, a public-private partnership, dramatically improves rural cardiac care, enabling rapid diagnosis and reducing emergency deaths.
Haryana villages launch fierce community-led 'thekri pehra' vigil against escalating drug menace, exposing state policy gaps and rehabilitation challenges.
India leads BRICS mental health network, integrating AI and tele-health to address severe treatment gaps and improve access across member nations.
PLI schemes for Pharma, Bulk Drugs, and Medical Devices exceed investment targets, boosting domestic manufacturing, exports, and self-reliance in critical sectors.
India showcases advancements in universal health coverage, digital health, and disease elimination at UNGA81, emphasizing global partnerships and accessible care.
Super El Niño projected to cause 15,800 heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027, warns Climate Impact Lab.
Government survey reveals widening rural-urban tourism divide; Tamil Nadu families lead holiday trips, while rural travel declines significantly.
India's drug regulator, CDSCO, cautions public against careless use of antibiotics and painkillers, highlighting kidney damage risks and mandating prescriptions.
On 11th Ayurveda Day, India highlights a decade of integrating ancient healing into modern healthcare via government schemes, scientific research, and global outreach.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY marks eight years, covering 33% of India's population and funding 13.25 crore admissions, significantly reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Scientists rethink strategies against rising drug-resistant fungal infections like Candida auris, driven by global warming and genetic evolution, challenging current antifungal treatments.
Union Health Ministry mandates CCTV surveillance at medical stores to combat prescription drug abuse, sparking debate with chemists citing privacy and financial concerns.
Bengaluru uncovers massive ₹5 crore counterfeit drug racket supplying fake cancer and ICU medicines to 90 hospitals, raising serious patient safety and governance concerns.
India urgently needs a distinct regulatory framework for medical devices to curb exploitative MRPs, ensuring fair pricing and protecting patients from inflated costs.
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