Generic name of medicine in medical prescriptions
Medical Council of India (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 provides that every physician should as far as possible prescribe drugs with generic names. Further, the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) had issued Circulars in which all the Registered Medical Practitioners were directed to comply with the aforesaid provisions. The National Medical Commission […]
Gap in Price of Branded and Janaushadhi Medicine
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) being implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, a medicine is priced on the principle of maximum of 50% of average price of the top three brands of the said medicine. Thus, the prices of Jan Aushadhi Medicines are cheaper at least by 50% and in some cases, […]
Health Schemes in Tribal Areas
“Public Health and Hospital” is a state subject, the primary responsibility of ensuring availability of healthcare facilities including access to healthcare facilities in tribal dominated areas lies with the respective State Governments including Madhya Pradesh. However, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen […]
Research in Regenerative Medicine
The Government of India has conducted stem cell research through various Departments/ Institutions by supporting basic as well as clinical research through national funding agencies like the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Department of Science and Technology (DST). The work done in this field has resulted in the establishment […]
Nutritional Diet and Healthy living for Children
The Government of India is implementing several schemes/programmes of different Ministries/Departments through States/UTs to address various aspects related to nutrition and promoting nutritional diet and a healthy living especially for children across the country. The POSHAN Abhiyaan, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Anganwadi Services Scheme and Scheme for Adolescent Girls under the Umbrella Integrated Child […]
WHO prequalifies first monoclonal antibody - tocilizumab
Aiming to increase access to recommended treatments for COVID-19, WHO today added tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody, to its list of prequalified treatments for COVID-19. To date, six COVID-19 treatments have been prequalified by WHO, including the three presentations (three vials, each with a different quantity) of the product prequalified today. The three prequalified products are […]
WHO Director-General's remarks at the ACT Accelerator Advocacy Event
Lists Video New Edit Full Video File Your Excellency Jonas Gahr Støre, Secretary-General António Guterres, Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends, Good morning, good afternoon and good evening. Depending on where you live, it might feel like the COVID-19 pandemic is almost over – or it might feel like it’s at its worst. But wherever you […]
Growth of Digital Healthcare Services in the country
Government of India has recognised the potential of Digital Health for strengthening of healthcare delivery system across the country. Toward this, various schemes/programmes have initiated for implementation of digital health initiative. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has been launched to create an enabling environment for implementation of digital health technologies in health domain. Under the ABDM, […]
27 Healthcare and Health Tech Service Providers integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) announced completion of 27 major integrations across Government and private sector. These integrations with organizations offering Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), Laboratory Management Information Systems (LMIS), health locker services, health tech services and other digital services are a step towards […]
Efforts by the Government to reduce Dementia cases, address mental disorders and curb the use of Tobacco
As per the Global Burden of Disease study, published in Lancet public health, the cases of dementia in India were estimated to be 38,43,118 in the year 2019. The number of cases of dementia in India is not maintained centrally. Risk for Dementia can be potentially reduced by better management of Diabetes and Hypertension. Government […]
