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Biovet's LSD vaccine gets CDSCO nod, to make 500 million doses per year
In the last two years, around 200,000 cattle have died, millions lost their milk production capabilities due to LSD nationwide
 "Biovet's LSD vaccine gets CDSCO nod, to make 500 million doses per year")
States, UTs asked to monitor campaign to defeat Lympathic Filarisis: Nadda
The campaign covers 111 endemic districts across 13 states with door-to-door administration of filaria prevention medications
 "States, UTs asked to monitor campaign to defeat Lympathic Filarisis: Nadda")
PG in focus as govt sets target to add 10,000 medical seats this year
Experts bat for equitable regional distribution of seats
 "PG in focus as govt sets target to add 10,000 medical seats this year")
Visa relaxation shot in the arm after Bangladesh medical tourists dipped
Between April and September 2024-25, major players reported an almost 25-40 per cent decline in medical tourist flow from Bangladesh
 "Visa relaxation shot in the arm after Bangladesh medical tourists dipped")
India's pharma exports set for 10x growth, targeting $350 billion by 2047
Indian biosimilar exports, presently valued at $0.8 billion, are expected to grow fivefold to $4.2 billion by 2030 and reach $30-35 billion by 2047
 "India's pharma exports set for 10x growth, targeting $350 billion by 2047")
Tally of nerve disorder GBS rises to 180 in Pune; Mumbai records first case
The seven cases in Pune comprise four fresh cases and three from previous days, an official from the health department said
 "Tally of nerve disorder GBS rises to 180 in Pune; Mumbai records first case")
Mumbai reports its first case of GBS, 64-year old woman hospitalised
GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing
 "Mumbai reports its first case of GBS, 64-year old woman hospitalised")
Indian pharma market registers over 8% growth in January 2025: Pharmarack
Among them, the cardiac, anti-diabetic, and gastrointestinal therapies saw high value growth of 10.9 per cent, 10.2 per cent, and 6.9 per cent, respectively, driving overall IPM growth
 "Indian pharma market registers over 8% growth in January 2025: Pharmarack")
Fixed ceiling, retail prices to ensure affordable cancer drugs: Govt in LS
In response to a parliamentary query, the ministry said that the Department of Pharmaceuticals, through the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
 "Fixed ceiling, retail prices to ensure affordable cancer drugs: Govt in LS")
More than 1.4 mn women screened for breast cancer across country: Nadda
He said in a written response to a question in Lok Sabha that more than nine crore women have been screened for cervical cancer
 "More than 1.4 mn women screened for breast cancer across country: Nadda")
Tally of GBS fatalities in Pune climbs to 6 after death of 63-year-old man
The man was admitted to a hospital in the Sinhgad Road area after he complained of fever, loose motions and weakness in the lower limb
2 suspected GBS cases from Delhi NCR region admitted in Jaipur
Sources indicated the patients are admitted in Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital
Kerala secures Rs 2,424 cr World Bank loan to strengthen healthcare system
The state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which granted approval, decided to implement the project under the Programme for Results (P for R) model
 "Kerala secures Rs 2,424 cr World Bank loan to strengthen healthcare system")
ICMR initiates process of vaccine development against avian influenza
The ICMR has initiated efforts to develop an indigenous vaccine using mRNA or traditional platforms to strengthen India's pandemic preparedness
 "ICMR initiates process of vaccine development against avian influenza")
Timely cancer care improves with Ayushman Bharat in India: Lancet stud
While The Lancet study praised the health safety net created by the government, it also highlighted a critical gap in cancer care infrastructure in India
 "Timely cancer care improves with Ayushman Bharat in India: Lancet stud")
Over 85 mn treatments availed under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY: Govt tells RS
Out of this, approximately 42 million treatments were undertaken in government hospitals and 43 million in private, Nadda said
 "Over 85 mn treatments availed under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY: Govt tells RS")
Health ministry releases first quality ratings for Internal Medicine Dept
The ratings, based largely on 2023 data, are being used to allocate funding to hospitals as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance public healthcare services
 "Health ministry releases first quality ratings for Internal Medicine Dept")
India has robust system to tackle pandemics: Health min tells Rajya Sabha
Listing out India's capabilities, Nadda said the country has the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), which oversees and keeps surveillance
 "India has robust system to tackle pandemics: Health min tells Rajya Sabha")
Lung cancer in non-smokers on rise, air pollution could be driver: Study
The study was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal on World Cancer Day on Tuesday
 "Lung cancer in non-smokers on rise, air pollution could be driver: Study")
IIT Madras launches cancer genome database to boost medical research
According to IIT Madras Director, V Kamakoti, despite having a high cancer incidence, India has been under-represented in global cancer genome studies
 "IIT Madras launches cancer genome database to boost medical research")