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Central drugs labs find 32 samples to be ‘not of standard quality’ in August
Additionally, the state drugs testing laboratories identified 62...
‘GST bachat utsav’: Taxes on wide range of goods, services to be reduced starting Monday
Underlining that the mantra of ‘Nagarik Devobhava’ is clearly...
US FDA seeks fresh curbs on sodium levels in packaged, processed foods
"Reducing sodium in the food supply has the potential to be one of the most important public health initiatives in a generation," FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones said in a statement Fast-food chains, including McDonald's , Burger King-parent...
18% GST on premiums: a significant deterrent to insurance purchase and penetration
Experts argue in favour of removal of 18% GST on Health covers to boost insurance penetration ``If GST is removed, a straight 18% less in amount will keep people from choosing higher sum-insured or better policy coverages in the same amount'' Rakesh Jain, CEO,...
CM’s pharmacy stores’ on the anvil to make generic medicines available to people: Stalin
M K Stalin,Chief Minister,Tamil Nadu In his Independence Day address after hoisting the national flag at Fort St George, Stalin announced a comprehensive scientific study on natural calamities triggered by heavy rains in the mountainous regions of the state, including...
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
An emergency committee met earlier on Wednesday to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether the disease outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern," or PHEIC.PHEIC status is WHO's highest level of alert and aims...
MOU between NHA & MUHS to offer digital health education & support Ayushman Bharat
As per the MoU, MUHS will offer its Digital Health Foundation Course to NHA and co-develop additional Digital Health programs to support the roll-out of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Digital Mission National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of...
Bangladesh crisis impacts India’s medical tourism: Report
Current internal challenges in Bangladesh have impacted the flow of patients as a considerable number of these travellers have either cancelled or postponed their visits, according to a report by knowledge-based analytical group CareEdge Ratings.The contribution of...
Feeling lack of purpose, personal growth could be signal of dementia: Study
Mild cognitive impairment is often seen to precede dementia, in which the symptoms become severe enough to interfere with daily activities The feeling that one's life lacks purpose and that there are fewer opportunities for personal growth could be a very early sign...
Africa public health body declares mpox emergency
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned last week that the viral infection's rate of spread was alarming. It said that over 15,000 mpox cases and 461 deaths were reported on the continent this year so far, representing a 160% increase...
GST Council meet on Sept 9, to decide on removing or reducing 18% GST on retail Health Insurance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The issue of removal of 18 per cent GST can be decided by the GST Council. Several suggestions have come up and I shall take up with the GST Council,” Nirmala Sitharaman had said during her reply to the amendments of Finance...
NCDRC directs Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, doctor to pay Rs 65 lakh to patient
While awarding the compensation, the commission considered various aspects, including losses of income and consortium, payment made by the patient for medical treatment, travelling expenses and day-to-day medical and nursing-care costs. New Delhi: The National...