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Indian pharma firm Strides tried to destroy quality records ahead of US FDA inspection

US FDA inspectors say they found what appeared to be records awaiting shredding at Strides Pharma’s manufacturing facility in Puducherry.

Once looking to clip NPPA’s wings, govt now plans to give drug price regulator more power

In its latest report, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has laid down plans to 'strengthen NPPA for an enhanced mandate'.

Now fruit juice is linked to a higher cancer risk

A study published in British Medical Journal finds a connection between cancer and sweet drinks and also unsweetened fruit juice.

After stents and knee implants, Modi govt wants to control prices of all medical devices

Pricing control proposal prioritised in the current five-year vision plan of Department of Pharmaceuticals, which regulates drugs & medical devices.

Healthcare isn’t a service in new bill but IMA says doctors not fully protected yet

The removal of ‘healthcare’ from the list of services means consumers can no longer move a consumer court for medical negligence or file complaints against doctors there.

Doctors are leaving this country en masse, and no one is trying to stop them

Nigeria is facing a major crisis of brain drain, but the real problem is that the government doesn’t seem to be concerned.

Modi govt budgets have always given more to health than Manmohan Singh’s

The health allocation in the Modi govt's Budget for 2019-20 stands at Rs 64,999 crore, up 23% from Rs 52,800 crore in 2018-19.

India issues warning about US-made insulin pumps that can be controlled by hackers

Alert was issued on insulin pumps made by American medical equipment giant Medtronic. In India, the insulin pumps used are MiniMed 508 and MiniMed Paradigm series.

Doctor’s Day: Understaffed, overworked and target of anger, India’s failing its physicians

India has one doctor for every 1,453 people as against the WHO recommended ratio of 1:1000 while its public spending on health is among the lowest in the world.

Popular anti-BP drugs Valembic, Diovan under scanner in US for high levels of carcinogens

American online pharmacy Valisure requests US FDA to check drugs sold by Novartis and Indian firm Alembic for cancer-causing substances. 

On Camera

Devdas to Heeramandi—Bhansali doesn’t reduce courtesans to performers. They have a voice

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films may be over-the-top, but by shining the spotlight on women who are otherwise forced to work on the edges of acceptable society, he gives them agency.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 600 crore worth of drugs from Pakistani ship

The 14-person crew of the ship is currently being escorted to Porbandar for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.