Domestic manufacturers welcome greater market access, urge careful monitoring of import dynamics and regulatory alignment India’s medical device manufacturers have voiced their support for the proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), citing expanded opportunities for global collaboration and technology transfer. However, industry stakeholders also stressed the
Medical professionals, public health advocates, and patient representatives have called for the Indian government to mandate Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) at all blood banks nationwide, highlighting the urgent need to prevent transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs).At a roundtable titled “Ensuring Safe Blood for All: Strengthening Blood Safety
Accelerating Sustainable Healthcare: A 30% Incentive for Electric Ambulance ProductionIn a decisive move to revolutionize emergency medical services and promote sustainable transportation, the Indian government has announced a substantial subsidy of up to 30% on the production costs of electric ambulances. This initiative, under the
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet 3.0 marks its first 100 days in office, the Indian government has rolled out an array of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and medical education. These initiatives reflect a commitment to building a healthier, better-educated society and
paying increased attention to rare diseases; allocation for treatment hiked to Rs 82 crore, up from zero just three years ago Successfully meeting the challenge of SMA would provide a model for effectively tackling other rare diseases in the countryRare diseases are receiving
Experts, including doctors and child psychologists, have commended the Indian government for its recent focus on the rigorous enforcement of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act even as the United Kingdom government earlier this month announced its intention to restrict the marketing and sale of
Spine societies from across the world brainstorm recommendations for G20 countries on spine care. Mr. Amitabh Kant, former Niti Aayog CEO, and G20 Sherpa, among key guests. SPINE20 is an advocacy group founded in 2019, a global effort to improve spine care. 24 partner
The Respiratory Centre of Excellence at the Krishna Medical Centre Hospital (KMC) provides integrated healthcare services to the underserved population in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. With support from the SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented
Dr Soumyava Basu, Network Head, Uveitis ServicesL V Prasad Eye Institute raises awareness on Ocular (eye) TB and talksabout the latest researchWorld TB Day - 24th MarchTB bacteria can spread from the lungs to any part of the body, including the eyes. With
Asia Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), the largest network of social investors across Asia-Pacific, announced its official B20 Indonesia side event today.Titled ‘G20 AVPN Community Engagement Event’, the event is designed to amplify the voices of the social investment community in the final run-up to the
