BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
India's Drug Regulatory Process 95% Digitised: Health Minister October 15, 2024 Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced 95% digitisation of India's drug regulatory processes, boosting transparency and efficiency in drug approvals and quality control.
Health Minister Nadda Highlights India's Commitment to UHC at WHO SEARO Session October 8, 2024 Health Minister JP Nadda, at WHO SEARO, stressed India's "whole of government" and "whole of society" approach to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
National Medical Register Received 20,000 Applications: Health Minister Nadda September 25, 2024 JP Nadda announced that the newly launched National Medical Register, inaugurated on August 23, has already received approximately 20,000 applications.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Launches National Medical Register Portal August 26, 2024 The NMR will be a comprehensive and dynamic database for all allopathic (MBBS) registered doctors in India. It is linked with the doctor’s Aadhaar ID which ensures the individual’s authenticity.
Govt Ramps Up Oversight on Essential Cancer Drug Prices: Health Minister Nadda July 29, 2024 A list of 131 essential cancer medicines, classified under Schedule 1, is under government pricing control. These commonly used drugs have collectively saved patients around INR 294 Cr, the health minister revealed.
Health Minister Nadda Calls for Transparency in Drug Regulations to Achieve Global Standards July 18, 2024 Nadda urged CDSCO to develop a roadmap with timelines to achieve global standards in its mandated activities.
Health Minister Nadda Sanctions INR 170 Cr to Mizoram Govt for Building Zoram Medical College June 24, 2024 Further, Nadda assured that INR 170 Cr under the Special Package for the Zoram Medical College would soon be provided for its development.
Health Minister JP Nadda Holds Review Meeting with DoP June 17, 2024 Minister Nadda reiterated that quality should be a key focus, ensuring all manufacturing plants meet world-class standards within the stipulated time frame.
J P Nadda Returns as Health Minister in Modi 3.0 Cabinet June 11, 2024 After Nadda's departure, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya became Health Minister. Now, Nadda has superseded Mandaviya to reassume the health portfolio.
Union Minister Launches MedTech Mitra to Support Medical Innovators December 27, 2023 MedTech Mitra is envisioned to facilitate the indigenous development of affordable, quality MedTech devices and diagnostics, significantly reducing import dependence.
AB-PMJAY Records Over 6 Cr Hospital Admissions & Expenditure of INR 77,298 Cr December 11, 2023 The AB-PMJAY, designed to offer health coverage to the bottom 40% of the population, has a budget allocation of INR 7,200 Cr for the financial year 2023-24.
Over 1.83 Billion Free Drug Availments through AB-HWC: Union Health Minister October 31, 2023 In reference to the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC) in India, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted that these centres have delivered an extensive range of primary healthcare services to individuals living in remote regions.
