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IIL launches first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, 'Havisure'

Hepatitis A is a viral infection primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, meaning that it is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water

DGHS asks pharmacists to dispense antibiotics only on doctor's prescription

DGHS Atul Goel appealed to all pharmacists to strictly implement Schedules H and H1 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, with regards to selling antibiotics

Pvt hospitals projected to add 30,000 beds over next 5 yrs: ICRA

The projection indicated a rise in capacity building and occupancy, translating into a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) revenue growth to the tune of 12 to 14 per cent in FY24

India tops global indoor pollution with average annual PM2.5 levels: Study

The Dyson Global Connected Air Quality Data project analyses more than half a trillion data points, to understand user behaviours and compare indoor and outdoor air quality

ICMR invites suggestions for revising national essential diagnostics list

It is unclear whether the finalisation of the NEDL will lead to price capping of diagnostic tests in line with drugs

Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in around 75 per cent of cases, the researchers said

Cervical cancer mortality rates drop, but experts stress need for vaccine

Experts anticipate indigenous vaccine to help curb cases; health ministry yet to take a decision on rollout

Fortis Healthcare plans acquisitions, may opt for neutral brand name

We have taken a calculative view that at least for SRL, we have moved to the Agilus brand, and we have successfully completed that last year, said CFO of Fortis Healthcare

Number of Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 cases cross 1,000-mark in India

14 states and union territories reported no fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday

What is Brain Fog? What are its causes, symptoms precautions, and more

Stress, less sleep, mood swings, or headaches are the possible symptoms of Brain Fog. Read to know more about Brain Fog symptoms, causes, precautions, treatment and more

Price push: Domestic pharma market grew by 6.8% in 2023, shows data

Cardiology, anti-infectives, and gastro-intestinal therapies were in the top three - growing 6.3 per cent, 8 per cent, and 5.2 per cent, respectively, in value term

Health sector's Budget wishlist: Increase spending to 2.5% of GDP

Key demands include rationalising GST rates, investment in skilling professionals, building local capabilities

Supriya Lifesciences targets Brazil, eyes Rs 200 crore sales in 2-3 years

This ambition follows the company's recent approval from Anvisa (Brazilian health regulatory agency), which has facilitated its entry into the Brazilian market

Delhi govt issues show-cause notice to LNJP for not admitting injured man

Pramod, 47, who was arrested after a 21-year-old woman alleged that he had molested her in an inebriated state, died of the injuries he suffered after jumping out of a moving police van on January 3

India records 514 new cases of Covid-19, active cases decline to 3,422

At its peak, 414,188 new cases and 3915 deaths were reported on May 7, 2021

Nearly 10K died from Covid-19 last mth due to gatherings, new variant: WHO

Tedros said the JN.1 variant was now the most prominent in the world. It is an omicron variant, so current vaccines should still provide some protection

Plant-based diets linked with lower Covid incidence, finds research

Researchers found that omnivores consuming meat more than three times a week reported a "significantly higher" incidence of COVID-19 than those dependent on plant-based or vegetarian diets

MBBS admissions made via institutional-level counselling to stand cancelled

NMC clarified that many students have obtained admission into MBBS courses through institutional-level counselling, which stands against the NMC guidelines for common counselling

Going viral: How is the pharma market coping with Janaushadhi Kendras?

Janaushadhi Kendras sell generic drugs that are priced 50 to 60 per cent lower than the popular brands

2,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras to be opened via Primary Agri Credit Societies

In the last nine years, around Rs 26,000 crores of poor people's money has been saved through the Jan Aushadhi Kendras