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 […]
WHO releases new guidance to improve testing and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the STI & HIV 2023 World Congress taking place in Chicago, the United States of America, on 24-27 July 2023. With STIs on the rise, WHO is calling for better access to testing and diagnostic services. At the congress, […]
New WHO guidance on HIV viral suppression and scientific updates released at IAS 2023
BRISBANE, 23 July 2023 – The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing new scientific and normative guidance on HIV at the 12th International IAS (the International AIDS Society) Conference on HIV Science. New WHO guidance and an accompanying Lancet systematic review released today describe the role of HIV viral suppression and undetectable levels of virus […]
India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India: Over 200,000 calls received on the Tele-MANAS Helpline since its launch in October 2022
The National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States: Tele MANAS, the digital arm of the ‘District Mental Health Programme’) – launched by the Government of India in October 2022, to strengthen mental health service delivery in the country – has reached a significant milestone. The toll-free service has received […]
Update on Medical Colleges in Aspirational Districts
The government has increased number of medical colleges and subsequently increased MBBS seats. There is an increase of 82% in medical colleges from 387 before 2014 to 704 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 110% in MBBS seats from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,07,948 as of now, there is also an increase […]
