Prices of Medicines
In pursuance of provisions of the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Policy, 2012 (NPPP, 2012) and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, the Government notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO-2013). The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals fixes the ceiling price of all scheduled formulations specified in the first […]
Update on NFHS-5 & Rural Health Statistics
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National Report of the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS), which is available on the public domain (http://rchiips.org/nfhs/).The major findings evident from NFHS-5 (2019-21) as compared to NFHS-4 (2015-16) is given at Annexure I. The information on various important indicators captured in NFHS-5 […]
Initiatives for Pregnant Women
Government of India has several initiatives to provide financial and medical support to all pregnant women including women belonging to economically weaker sections during their pregnancy and delivery in Government hospitals. These include: Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), a demand promotion and conditional cash transfer scheme for promoting institutional delivery. The details of the scheme can […]
Affordable Medical Equipment to Patients
National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is mandated with the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan ArogyaYojana (ABPM-JAY). The Scheme provides an annual health cover of Rs. 5 Lakhs per eligible beneficiary family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations corresponding to 1,949 treatment procedures across 27 specialties. […]
Update on Setting up of AIIMS Like Institutions
Setting up of 22 new AIIMS has been approved under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), 6 of which at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Patna (Bihar), Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) are fully functional. State/UT-wise details of remaining 16 AIIMS, including details of funds sanctioned, funds released, the present status and timelines […]
Marburg virus - Ghana
Two fatal cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) were reported from Ashanti region, Ghana. On 28 June 2022, these cases were notified to health authorities as suspected viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) cases and tested positive for Marburg virus on 1 July 2022. An outbreak of MVD has only been reported once previously in West Africa, […]
Achievements made under NRHM and NUHM
National Health Mission (NHM) envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable & quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs. NHM encompasses its two Sub-Missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The main programmatic components include Health System Strengthening in rural and urban […]
Roche's Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to enable a timely diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
The Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information in symptomatic patients who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease and other causes of cognitive decline. The Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel has the potential to ensure better identification of patients that require further confirmatory testing, supporting a more timely […]
Govt of India to roll out Schemes for Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry with Focus on MSMEs and Clusters
With an objective to further enhance India’s existing manufacturing prowess in the Pharmaceuticals Industry, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt of India is planning to roll out a series of initiatives under the banner of Schemes for ‘Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry’ (SPI). Keeping in view the strategic role of MSMEs, who provide important […]
Boosting cancer research and treatment in country
Government of India have been working towards boosting cancer research and treatment in the country. In this regard, National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar (Haryana) and Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata (First and Second Campus) have been set up by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, […]
