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Pharma industry bodies welcome govt's technical upgradation scheme

Drug manufacturers with annual turnovers below Rs 500 crore will get the financial assistance in upgrading their facilities to meet global standards

Govt revamps pharma scheme, to provide financial assistance to drug cos

Financial support for drug companies also comes against the backdrop of deaths being reported abroad due to the manufacture of substandard drugs linked to Indian companies

Apollo Hospitals introduces ZAP-X radiosurgery platform for brain tumors

Traditional brain surgeries last three to four hours, ZAP-X completes treatment within a single session lasting no more than 30 minutes, John R Adler, founder and CEO of Zap Surgical said

GQG Partners sells hospital chain Max Healthcare shares through open market

Last year, GQG Partners had acquired shares of hospital chain Max Healthcare Institute in a bulk deal for Rs 415 crore through an open market transaction

Hindustan Syringes launches Dispojekt to reduce needle stick injuries

Company aims to capture 60-70% of disposable syringes market in India

Agilus Diagnostics signs agreement with SEAS to start services in Oman

The participation aims to add to the diagnostic service provider's international portfolio. Its international network consists of several centres and pick-up points (PUPs) across multiple locations

Double-blind trial soon for Ayush drugs to treat anaemia in women

The ministry on Monday tied up with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct the study, which aims at backing up Ayush treatment with scientific and evidence-based research

'Two-thirds of greenfield units under PLI for bulk drugs completed'

Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday inaugurated 40 greenfield facilities to manufacture bulk drugs and medical devices under the PLI scheme

Vitamin B12 supplements market steadily growing in India, shows data

The market for Vitamin B12 supplements is expanding, according to data from clinical research agency IQVIA.

CRSA proposes inclusion of robotic surgery in medical curriculum via NMC

More surgeons need to be trained to make robotic surgery accessible, body says

Major hospital chains report increase in average revenue per occupied bed

The increase in ARPOB comes despite significant bed additions by hospitals in the past two financial years

Roche Pharma launches new drug for multiple sclerosis treatment in India

With the launch of the new drug, the global pharma company hopes to expand its neurology portfolio and cater to the untapped need of patients facing the disease in India

Bristol Myers Squibb opens innovation hub worth $100 million in Hyderabad

"The state-of-the-art site will expand the company's global drug development and IT & digital capabilities and is expected to be home to over 1,500 employees," the company said in its release

Sprawling bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi on the block for Rs 325 crore

Given their scarcity, JLL projects properties in Lutyens Bungalow Zone will come up for sale only once a year over the next 4 to 5 years

27.9 mn Ayushman Cards created under Viksit Bharat Yatra: Health ministry

The VBSY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15 last year from Jharkhand's Khunti

NBCC gets nod from Greater Noida Authority to build five Amrapali projects

The approval is for the development of unused and purchasable floor area ratio (FAR) "in furtherance of existing projects of Amrapali valuing approximately Rs 10,000 crore," the company said

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

Expenditure for scheme stands at 74% and 85% of RE in FY24 and FY23

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 7 Aiims worth Rs 10,000 crore in 10 days

"PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of Aiims Rewari on 16 February, while six Aiims will be inaugurated in two tranches," Mansukh Mandaviya said

Agilus Diagnostics to withdraw DRHP filed with market regulator Sebi

The company added that making the necessary application to Sebi for withdrawal of the said DRHP immediately and may re-file with Sebi again for a proposed IPO in future

Parliamentary standing committee pitches for ramping up medical seats

Panel report recommends faculty development programs, institute for training medical teachers