Philanthropist and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, *Bill Gates*, has praised India for its remarkable strides in building an affordable and accessible healthcare ecosystem. Gates lauded India’s role in innovating cost-effective medical solutions, expanding healthcare access, and supporting global health equity during
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
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
In a strategic move to strengthen bilateral trade relations and enhance healthcare infrastructure, India is contemplating significant reductions in tariffs on medical and surgical equipment imported from the United States. This initiative aligns with the broader objective of advancing India's healthcare sector and ensuring access
The Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), representing leading research-based medical technology companies, emphasizes the need for a balanced assessment of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization's (CDSCO) role in regulating medical devices and drugs. MTaI acknowledges recent reforms aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and
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
Azad Moopen and Mr. Anoop Moopen meets Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri P Rajeev, Minister of Law, Industries, and Coir & other State leaders to discuss opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector To strengthen healthcare accessibility in support of
Australia is witnessing a significant surge in cancer diagnoses, leading to an increased demand for advanced oncology devices. This trend underscores the critical need for innovative medical technologies to enhance cancer detection, treatment, and patient outcomes across the nation. Rising Cancer Incidence in Australia Recent data from
State Becomes 34th to Implement National Health Assurance Scheme The Government of Odisha has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a pivotal advancement in the state's healthcare infrastructure. This strategic integration is set to provide comprehensive health coverage to
In a significant advancement for the healthcare infrastructure of the Kalyana Karnataka region, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated a 371-bed facility at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Kalaburagi. Enhanced Cardiac Care for Kalyana Karnataka The newly inaugurated facility is poised to deliver comprehensive
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