WHO releases 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of pathogens
WHO is releasing a strategy to strengthen and scale up genomic surveillance around the world. Historically, few countries have routinely done genomic surveillance in-country, a technology considered complicated and expensive. But COVID-19 changed that. Genomic surveillance is the process of constantly monitoring pathogens and analyzing their genetic similarities and differences. It helps researchers, epidemiologists and […]
WHO urges quality care for women and newborns in critical first weeks after childbirth
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its first ever global guidelines to support women and newborns in the postnatal period – the first six weeks after birth. This is a critical time for ensuring newborn and maternal survival and for supporting healthy development of the baby as well as the mother’s overall mental and […]
Implementation Of Integrated District Public Health Labs In The Country
Government of India is providing support to establish Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHL) in all the 730 districts of States/UTs in phased manner under PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). For Financial Year 2021-22, Integrated Public Health Laboratories in 70 Districts across the country are envisaged for establishment/strengthening. The total fund allocated for the establishment […]
Reduction In Fee Of Medical Colleges / Universities
The Section 10 (Clause (i) of Sub-section (1)) of National Medical Commission Act, 2019 provides for framing of guidelines for determination of fees and all other charges in respect of fifty percent of seats in private medical institutions and deemed to be universities which are governed under the provisions of the Act. Accordingly, National Medical […]
Initiatives to Tackle Anaemia in Pregnant Women
Health is a state subject and the primary responsibility for strengthening health care services including implementation of national programs lies with the respective State/UT government. However, Government has taken steps to improve the condition of anaemia among all identified groups in all States/UTs.Under National Health Mission (NHM) the Government provides financial and technical support to […]
PLI scheme for Bulk Drugs
In total 239 applications have been received for the 36 products spread across the 4 Target Segments for the PLI schemes for Bulk Drugs from all over the country in two rounds of applications. Out of these, 49 applications have been approved by the Government till date. The Government promoted the Scheme by holding meetings […]
Detection, Management and Treatment of Cases of Depression
As per the National Mental Health Survey 2016, conducted by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru in 12 States of the country, the prevalence of depressive disorders among adults (18+ years) in India is estimated to be 2.7%. As per the survey, mental health problems are both a cause and consequence of […]
Mental Health Issues In The Country
Under District Mental Health Programme, fund of Rs. 84.13 Crore have been approved for States/UTs under National Health Mission for the year 2020-21. Under the Tertiary care component of National Mental Health Programme, 25 Centers of Excellence and 47 PG Departments have been sanctioned to increase the intake of students in PG departments in mental […]
Roche to present data across broad and impactful neuroscience portfolio at 2022 AAN Annual Meeting
First data showing OCREVUS treatment effect on disability progression in non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and further data in primary progressive MS will be presented Evrysdi data continue to demonstrate long-term efficacy and safety in a broad population of people with spinal muscular atrophy Longer-term efficacy and safety for Enspryng in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder […]
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche’s Polivy combination for people with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Polivy plus R-CHP showed first clinically meaningful improvement in PFS with comparable safety in people with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) over the standard of care in more than 20 years Approximately 40% of people with previously untreated DLBCL are not cured with the current standard of care and face a poor prognosis […]
