A recent global study has revealed an alarming disparity in the cost burden of essential medicines, demonstrating that people in poorer countries might be paying more for the same critical drugs compared to those in wealthier nations when adjusted for purchasing power. The comprehensive analysis, published
The Government of Goa has joined hands with leading health technology startup Qure.ai and global biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to launch India’s first-ever Innovative Pricing Policy for Lifesaving Therapies, an ambitious step to make breakthrough clinical treatments affordable and accessible for all. This transformative initiative, driven by
Centrient Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in sustainable B2B manufacturing of antibiotics, statins, and antifungals, has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. This milestone underscores the company’s deep-rooted commitment to responsible business practices and its ongoing efforts to
Ravishankar Gopalakrishnan, Group Chief Operating Officer & Wholetime Director, Medikabazaar penned down: India’s healthcare ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and with it comes an urgent need to modernise the medical logistics infrastructure that supports it. According to a report by Grand View Research, the healthcare supply chain
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Fatty liver disease, which used to be rare, has become alarmingly prevalent, particularly in India, where sedentary living and diets high in carbohydrates are routine. However, even as awareness grows, there remain a
The Delhi Government today announced the inauguration of 34 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) next week, marking a major expansion of the city’s primary healthcare infrastructure. This follows the launch of 33 AAMs and 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the capital on 17 June 2025,
Vice Admiral Arti Sarin Unveils Pilot Project at AFMC Commissioning Ceremony The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), led by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General, has announced plans to deploy drones to deliver blood bags, lifesaving medicines, and medical supplies to remote and hilly areas, dramatically
New Delhi The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the nation’s largest representative body of allopathic doctors, today expressed strong opposition to the Union Government’s recent directive to register and grant practice rights to homeopathic practitioners for allopathic treatment without adequate training. The IMA has announced a
Rising Alarms Over Substandard Drugs NITI Aayog has initiated a review following alarming data from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), which revealed that multiple micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) pharmaceutical firms in India are producing substandard medications, prompting calls for strengthened oversight and
New Centre to Offer Authentic Ayurvedic Therapies and Promote Holistic Healing Kairali Ayurvedic Group one of India’s most trusted names in authentic Ayurveda healthcare today inaugurated its first-ever authentic Kerala Ayurveda wellness treatment centre at Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The new centre, Kairali Ayurvedic Group's 11th in
