The 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, convened today to deliberate on pivotal tax reforms aimed at bolstering public health and nutrition. PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU GST Exemption for Life-Saving Gene Therapy In a landmark decision, the Council
Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder of StemRx Hospital and Research Centre Obesity is a condition marked by an excessive accumulation of fat in the body, which can adversely affect overall health. It is typically evaluated using Body Mass Index (BMI), where a BMI of
Mumbai, December 17, 2024 – Granules India Limited, a vertically integrated Indian pharmaceutical company, announced today that its wholly-owned foreign subsidiary, Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (GPI), has received approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Lisdexamfetamine
Seminar emphasizes the need for women-specific clinics, evidence-based research, and revamped nutrition initiatives. Esteemed panelists call for a renewed focus on Mission Millet and integrating gut health into public health strategies. Calling for integrated healthcare solutions for women’s gut health, a seminar with prominent experts
MediBuddy, India’s leading digital healthcare platform, celebrates the exemplary efforts of Chandan Kumar, a CareBuddy specialising in Dental Care, who joined the organisation in October 2023. Chandan successfully assisted a 44-year-old woman facing severe dental health challenges, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to patient care. The patient
According to experts, there has been a noticeable decline in sperm count among men aged 25 to 40. Contributing factors include a lack of physical activity, unhealthy lifestyle changes, poor dietary habits, stress, environmental pollutants, and addictions. Toxic substances in the environment also play a
In a remarkable achievement, a team led by Dr Megraj Ingle, Director and Senior Consultant of Gastroenterology, has successfully treated a 61-year-old man suffering from a rare and complex swallowing disorder, Achalasia. The patient, who had been struggling with severe difficulty swallowing for two years,
Chintamani - Chairman and Head Department of Surgical Oncology Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi Pancreatic cancer is a life-threatening malignancy that originates in the tissues of the pancreas, a hidden though crucial organ located behind the stomach. Pancreas plays an essential role in digestion and
Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the body's ability to process glucose, is becoming increasingly common in children and adolescents. Historically, Type 1 diabetes was the predominant form of the disease in young people,
Baku, Azerbaijan — Ahead of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging global leaders to transition away from fossil fuels and center health in climate adaptation and resilience efforts. In its newly launched COP29 special
