Parliament Passes National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023 for Comprehensive Reforms in Nursing Sector
IIn a landmark move aimed at bringing transformative changes to the nursing education and practice landscape, the Parliament has passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023. The Act will replace the existing Indian Nursing Council with a modern regulatory structure, marking a significant legislative reform in the sector. The NNMC Act, 2023, […]
National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards
In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare quality and aligning dental education with global standards, the Parliament has passed the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023. This landmark legislation underscores the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of dental care for its citizens. The National Dental Commission Act 2023, will introduce a groundbreaking regulatory […]
New products & nutraceuticals added Under Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) added new products in their basket such as Dapagliflozin 10mg & Metformin Hydrochloride(Extended Release) 1000mg Tablets for Diabetes, Jan Aushadhi Protein (High Protein) Powder, Jan Aushadhi Protein for Women (Whey Protein Powder), etc. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices […]
Measures taken to Address Rising Cases of Cancer
As per the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR-NCRP), the estimated number of incidences and estimated number of mortalities of cancer cases in the country during 2020 to 2022 for last three years are given below: The estimated number of incidences of cancer cases States / UTs wise during 2020 […]
Disease Outbreak News: Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) - United Republic of Tanzania, and Kenya
On 4 July 2023, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania notified WHO of the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in the country. The virus was isolated from a case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) in the Rukwa region, southwestern Tanzania bordering Lake Tanganyika to the west and Zambia […]
National Health Authority launches 100 Microsites Project to accelerate digital health adoption across the country
In the endeavor to promote digital health adoption and hence make healthcare more accessible to all, the National Health Authority (NHA) has launched 100 Microsites Project under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). A Microsite, within the context of ABDM, shall be a cluster of all small and medium scale clinics, nursing homes, hospitals (preferably <10 […]
Steps taken to Strengthen Rural Healthcare
The healthcare system of the country involves a three-tier system with Sub Health Centre (Rural), Primary Health Centre (Urban and Rural) and Community Health Centre (Urban and Rural) as the three pillars of Primary Health Care System in India. As per established norms, in rural areas a Sub Health Centre for a population of 5,000 […]
Doctors Exhorted to prescribe Generic Medicines
Clause 1.5 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 prescribes that every physician should prescribe drugs with generic names legibly and preferably in capital letters and he/she shall ensure that there is rational prescription and use of drug. Further, the erstwhile Medical Council of India(MCI) had issued Circulars dated 22.11.2012, […]
India has become the Pharmacy of the World, now it is time for India to become the Factory of the World: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
“India has become the Pharmacy of the World, now it is time for India to become the Factory of the World.” This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya as he delivered the closing address at the Valedictory Session, of the 3rd Edition of the Summit on "Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India" (GCPMH […]
Update on Establishment of Critical Care Hospital Blocks
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) components of PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), provision has been made to provide support for establishment of 602 Critical Care Hospital Blocks (CCBs) in all the districts with population of more than 5 lakhs during the scheme period i.e. from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. The number […]
