“Jan Aushadhi Bal Mitra programme held on the 3rd day of weeklong celebration of 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas
On 3rd Day of Jan Aushadhi Diwas week long celebrations, Jan Aushadhi Bal Mitra programme has been conducted across the country at 75 locations to engage children as our Bal Mitras with Jan Aushadhi scheme to educate them about the benefits of the Pariyojana, price difference between Jan Aushadhi medicines and branded medicines, savings, Jan […]
WHO Medical cargo lands in Warsaw airport for Ukraine
A WHO shipment of life-saving medical supplies has arrived in Warsaw for delivery to Ukraine. 36 tonnes of supplies arrived from WHO’s warehouse in Dubai and more is en route as the need continues rising across Ukraine. This shipment includes trauma supplies to meet the needs of 1,000 patients requiring surgical care, and other medical […]
WHO and MPP welcome NIH’s offer of COVID-19 health technologies to C-TAP
Geneva, 3 March 2022 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) jointly welcome the announcement that the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) will offer several technologies to the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) for potential licensing through MPP. The announcement was made today at the U.S. COVID-19 Dialogue […]
World leaders and experts call for action to protect the environment from antimicrobial pollution
Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome - World leaders and experts today called for global action to reduce antimicrobial pollution recognising this as critical to combatting rising levels of drug resistance and protecting the environment. The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance today called on all countries to reduce the amount of antimicrobial waste entering the environment. […]
COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide
Wake-up call to all countries to step up mental health services and support. 2 March 2022 - In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today. The brief also highlights who has […]
WHO releases new standard to tackle rising threat of hearing loss
Over 1 billion people aged 12 to 35 years risk losing their hearing due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds. This can have devastating consequences for their physical and mental health, education, and employment prospects. Ahead of World Hearing Day 2022, under the theme To hear for life, listen […]
Virtual Press Conference on Ukraine situation, COVID-19 and other global health issues
Please find below links from the Virtual Press Conference on Ukraine situation, COVID-19 and other global health issues held on Mrach 2, 2022 WHO participants included: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall, Assistant Director-General, Emergency Response Dr Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão, Assistant […]
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba flags off Jan Aushadhi Rath, Jan Aushadhi Mobile Vans and Jan Aushadhi E-rickshaws to raise awareness about the benefits of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines
Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India Shri Bhagwanth Khuba flagged off Jan Aushadhi Rath, Jan Aushadhi Mobile Vans and Jan Aushadhi E-rickshaws from in New Delhi as a part of the weeklong celebration across the country. The Jan Aushadhi Rath will travel 7 days covering 4-5 […]
Roche announces donation of essential medicines to Ukraine
Basel, 02 March 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced an initial donation of essential medicines to Ukraine. Roche vehemently condemns the violent invasion of the country. Roche is working diligently to support the country and people of Ukraine with medical products in accordance with Roche’s overall mission and announced today that […]
Janaushadhi Diwas week to be observed from 1st March to 7th March 2022
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals is going to celebrate their 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas by organizing weeklong celebrations at different locations across the country covering all States/UTs. This will generate awareness about the usages of generic medicines and benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. Various events […]
