Stressing the pivotal role of sports in youth development and public health, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh has called for greater promotion of sports activities as an effective strategy to mitigate the growing menace of drug abuse. Addressing stakeholders, educators, youth, and policymakers at a
The MedTech sector in India is rapidly expanding, driven by technological advancements, increased healthcare demand, and growing government initiatives to enhance access to medical devices. However, despite its immense potential, the sector faces several challenges that hinder its full growth. Addressing these challenges and implementing
A rise of 0.5 particulate matter is linked with increase in heart attack cases, as per a study by Safdarjung Hospital Saabka Saath Saabka Vikas also applies to wellness Knowledge systems integration has led to decrease in anemia from 34 percent to just 2.2
Calls for Policy Reforms to Curb Unfair Import Practices and Boost Make-in-India Initiative in Medical Devices Sector The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), representing domestic manufacturers, has called upon the government to impose safeguard duties on imported medical devices to protect India’s burgeoning medical
Government Strengthens Healthcare Investments with Strategic Allocations and Technological Advancements In a significant step toward fortifying the nation's healthcare infrastructure, India's Government Health Expenditure (GHE) has increased to 1.84% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with a dedicated trajectory aimed at achieving 2.5% by the year
Adults taking Mounjaro® with diet and exercise in a controlled clinical trial lost on average 21.8 kg. at the highest dose (15mg) and 15.4 kg at the lowest dose (5mg) over a period of 72 weeks.1,2 Individual results may vary Mounjaro® delivered superior A1C reductions
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) today emphasized the need for the Indian government to revisit tariff structures considering the ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare security in India and address potential challenges arising from global health crises. In a statement, AiMeD expressed concern over
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), India's flagship health insurance scheme, has facilitated over 6.8 million cancer treatments since its inception, with a significant majority of beneficiaries hailing from rural areas, according to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda. Key Highlights: Total Cancer Treatments: Approximately
The Government of Goa has initiated a collaborative effort with both government and private hospitals to explore the potential of Ayurvedic treatments in cancer care. This initiative aims to integrate traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern oncology to provide holistic care to cancer patients in the
Government’s Initiative to Reduce Import Dependence on China and Boost Domestic API Manufacturing The Government of India is taking decisive steps to enhance domestic manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Key Starting Materials (KSMs), and Drug Intermediates (DIs) through the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. This
