On capping of Trade Margin by the Union Government, 91% of brands of 5 Medical Devices report downward revision of prices up to 88%
In a significant decision by the Union Government, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) exercising extraordinary powers in public interest, has capped the Trade Margin vide notification dated 13th July 2021 for five Medical Devices. These are: Pulse Oximeter, Blood Pressure Monitoring Machine, Nebulizer, Digital Thermometer, and Glucometer. The margin was capped up to 70% on […]
It is important that adults encourage children to communicate their views, and perspectives on various issues related to them- Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Member, Central Mental Health Authority
Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi and Member, Central Mental Health Authority explains the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and how it can be addressed. How has the pandemic affected children’s mental health? Children are delicate—physically as well as psychologically. […]
Improving Health Care Systems in Rural and Remote Areas
Government of India, under NHM, provides for technical and financial support to the States/UTs for improving their health care systems in rural and remote areas. Total of 5 lakh Ayushman Bharat- Health & Wellness Centers (HWCs) are being set up especially in villages and remote areas by upgrading Sub-Centers (SCs) & Primary Health Centers (PHCs) […]
Assistance to States to Fight Covid-19
All the States/UTs are provided with necessary financial support to check the COVID-19 Pandemic.Under India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package, an amount of Rs 15,000 Cr has been approved by Cabinet on 22nd April 2020. Under the Package, during the FY 2020-21, funds to the tune of Rs 8257.88 Cr have been […]
Rare Diseases Policy
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 (the Policy) has been finalized and put in public domain. The Policy can be accessed at website- https://main.mohfw.gov.in/documents/policy. The Policy aims at lowering the incidence and prevalence of rare diseases based on an integrated and comprehensive preventive strategy encompassing awareness generation, premarital, post-marital, pre-conception and post-conception screening and counselling […]
It is important that adults encourage children to communicate their views, and perspectives on various issues related to them- Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Member, Central Mental Health Authority
Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi and Member, Central Mental Health Authority explains the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and how it can be addressed. How has the pandemic affected children’s mental health? Children are delicate—physically as well as psychologically. […]
FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Venclexta in combination with azacitidine for the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
Every year in the US, approximately 10,000 people are diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and there remains a high unmet need for new treatment options The designation is based on interim results from the phase Ib M15-531 study investigating Venclexta/Venclyxto plus azacitidine in people with previously untreated higher-risk MDS This is the 11th Breakthrough Therapy […]
FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Venclexta in combination with azacitidine for the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
Every year in the US, approximately 10,000 people are diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and there remains a high unmet need for new treatment options The designation is based on interim results from the phase Ib M15-531 study investigating Venclexta/Venclyxto plus azacitidine in people with previously untreated higher-risk MDS This is the 11th Breakthrough Therapy […]
Increased incidents of Physical Violence against Doctors and Healthcare Professionals
“Public Health and Hospitals” being a State subject, the primary responsibility of strengthening public healthcare system, including for provision of quality healthcare and advanced treatment and diagnostic facilities, lies with the respective State Governments. However, under National Health Mission (NHM), technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare delivery […]
New data for Roche’s Hemlibra reinforce safety profile in people with haemophilia A
Final analysis from the phase IIIb STASEY study, including data from 193 people with haemophilia A, further support the benefit/risk profile of Hemlibra, with no new safety signals identified STASEY is one of the largest open-label studies primarily assessing safety and tolerability of a medicine for people with haemophilia A with factor VIII inhibitors Hemlibra […]
