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India seeks financial details of pharmaceutical marketing practices, industry caught in a bind

New Delhi, June 2 -- The Centre has asked pharma companies for details of expenditure on marketing in the last one year, putting the industry in a bind. The details sought by the Department of Pharma... Read More


No 100% claims on food labels as it misleads consumers, says Fssai

New Delhi, May 30 -- India's top food regulator has asked businesses against using the term "100%" in labelling, citing concerns over its potential to mislead consumers. The Food Safety and Standards... Read More


India to introduce more advanced testing for imported blood products to reduce infection risk

New Delhi, May 30 -- New Delhi: The health ministry plans to mandate the use of a faster and more accurate method to test all imported blood products to maintain the highest safety standards and reduc... Read More


Health minister Nadda calls for responsive regulatory environment, launches CII Centre for Health

New Delhi, May 29 -- Health minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday called for a unified national effort to strengthen healthcare systems aligned with India's 2047 development roadmap. Speaking at the Confed... Read More


Low vaccine stocks in focus as new covid variants spread

New Delhi, May 29 -- As Covid cases rise in India amid low vaccine stocks, the Centre has set up a committee to review the situation and ensure that the country is ready to manage the unfolding situat... Read More


With State hospitals' essential medicine stock less than 40%, Centre sounds alarm bell

New Delhi, May 27 -- India's public health system, a cornerstone for millions, faces a critical shortage of essential medicines and diagnostic services, even as the country grapples with a rising burd... Read More