NPPA caps prices of drugs for diabetes, hypertension, pneumonia
AMN / The drug pricing regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority NPPA has capped prices of 18 formulations. The move is likely to bring down the prices of few medicines for…
A Polio free world by 2019 ?
AMN / Today is World Polio Day. Those who are trying to rid Earth of the virus say it is time to step up vaccination campaigns, said Rotary’s Carol Pandak,…
Govt permits transfer of blood between Blood Banks
AMN / In a major modification to the National Blood Policy, blood banks will now be able to borrow units from one another in case of a shortage. The Union…
No decision yet on online sale of medicines: Govt
Health Ministry today clarified that it has not taken any decision to allow online sale of medicines. Clarification came after at a telephonic conversation, Union Health Minister J P Nadda…
World Mental Health Day observed
Today is World Mental Health Day. This day is observed on 10th of October every year to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilise efforts in…
Delhi LG launches 66th State Level TB Seal Sale Campaign
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung today launched the 66th State Level TB Seal Sale Campaign of the Delhi Tuberculosis Association at Raj Niwas. He appealed to the citizens of Delhi…
HC restrains Glenmark from doing anti-diabetes drugs business
Delhi High Court today restrained Indian firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals from manufacturing and selling its anti-diabetes drugs Zita and Zita-Met, saying it has infringed patent of the American drug major Merck…
Health Minister launch 2nd phase of Mission Indradhanush
AMN / Union Health Minister J P Nadda today launched the second phase of Mission Indradhanush to achieve full immunisation of children below two years. However, the week-long programme will…
12.5% food items contain unapproved pesticides
The government has found residues of pesticides in vegetables, fruits, milk and other food items collected from various retail and wholesale outlets across the country. According to the report released…
AIIMS initiates action against 5 doctors for dengue death
AMN / All India Institute of Medical Science, AIIMS has initiated disciplinary action against five doctors after an internal probe panel held them guilty of lapses in treatment of a…