Union Health Ministry

IMA Welcomes SC's Intervention, Urges for Central Law Against Violence August 21, 2024 The IMA is calling for the government to issue an ordinance in this regard, highlighting that such legislation is a longstanding demand of the association.

Health Ministry Urges States to Implement 157 Standard Treatment Workflows August 1, 2024 The ICMR developed these Standard Treatment Workflows in collaboration with the NHA and the WHO's India Country Office.

Union Health Ministry to Amend Drugs Rules for Inclusion of Excipients in QR Codes July 16, 2024 The proposal to include excipient details on drug labels arose from grievances that parabens, used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cause allergies in many individuals.

Union Health Ministry Issues Fresh Checklist for Hospital Referral Processes June 17, 2024 The guidelines suggest a robust and efficient referral mechanism should be integral to resident training.

Health Ministry, DoP to Expand Ayushman Bharat & Revise Pharma Regulations June 10, 2024 The health ministry plans to enhance Ayushman Bharat's coverage, reflecting the party's manifesto promise to broaden the scheme's reach.

India Seeks Collaboration with Google on Digital Health Tools at World Health Assembly May 29, 2024 Google Research and NHA are collaborating on developing an open-source ABDM wrapper to simplify the integration process for the ABDM sandbox environment.

Health Ministry & Quality Council of India Partner to Improve CGHS Healthcare Services April 10, 2024 The partnership outlines a comprehensive approach that will address several key areas. The primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of services offered through systematic interventions.

DTAB Suggests Setting Up a Single Licensing & Approval Authority for Drugs in India March 12, 2024 Calls for centralized regulation in India surged due to reported adverse effects and fatalities abroad due to India-made medicines.

Delhi HC Asks Union Ministry to Frame Online Drug Selling Policy within 4 Months March 7, 2024 The genesis of this issue dates back to August 28, 2018, when the Ministry issued a draft notification regarding the online sale of drugs.

Health Ministry to Consult States on Fixing Hospital Treatment Expenses following SC Directive March 7, 2024 Reportedly, the ministry will seek suggestions from the state government this week on fixing charges for treatment at healthcare centers across the country.

Pharma Industry Adopts Stringent Quality Standards with Revised Schedule M Implementation January 9, 2024 According to the revised rules, manufacturers must take responsibility for ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical products, making them fit for their intended use, compliant with licence requirements, and free from risks to patient safety.

Union Health Ministry Issues Fresh Guidelines for ICU Admissions January 3, 2024 These guidelines aim to provide a methodical approach to ICU admissions, prioritising judicious utilisation of critical care resources based on medical needs.