India shows improved sex ratio, decline in IMR
AMN / India’s latest official Health survey showed that country’s health index has made a notable improvement over the last decade. Sex ratio at birth improved from 914 to 919…
Lack of exercise, excessive weight may increase heart failure risk
Researchers have warned that lack of exercise and excessive weight may increase the risk of a type of heart failure that is particularly challenging to treat. Heart failure is a…
634 drugs suspected to be non-compliant with ceiling price: NPPA
Six hundred and 34 drugs of various strengths produced by firms are suspected to be non-compliant with ceiling prices as notified by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). In its notification,…
18% increase in people with depression worldwide: WHO
AMN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER The number of people living with depression increased by more than 18% between 2005 and 2015, according to a new WHO report. Depression is also…
Maneka for curb on cesarean deliveries
AMN/ New Delhi Expressing deep concern over increasing cases of cesarean deliveries, Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has taken up the matter with the Ministry of Health,…
Govt to study deaths due to pollution soon: Minister
AMN / Union Environment Minister Anil Dave today said a study will soon be conducted by Health Ministry on global reports linking deaths to air pollution. Speaking to media in…
India has potential to become medical tourism hub: Naqvi
AMN Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that India has the potential to become a medical tourism hub and the Narendra Modi Government has taken several measures including making…
NPPA asks stent makers, importers to submit price list
AMN The National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority, NPPA has asked manufacturers and importers of coronary stents to submit details, including price list of their products, before 1st of next month. In…
NRAI gets highest WHO ratings for vaccine regulations
aAMN National Regulatory Authority of India (NRAI) has been given the maximum ratings by the World Health Organisation for vaccine regulations. An official statement said in New Delhi that WHO…
Govt warns Hospitals & stent suppliers of legal action
AMN Union minister for parliamentary affairs, chemicals and fertilisers, Ananth Kumar has said that Hospitals and stent suppliers will face legal action, including suspension of their license, if they are…