Updates
Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Bharat Biotech Vaccine Data
The Supreme Court has rejected a PIL seeking segregated data from the Phase-III clinical trial results of Bharat Biotech's Rotavirus Vaccine. The court deemed the petition a broad inquiry and stated that there was no compelling public interest in disclosing the segregated data.
Singapore, Hong Kong Clarify No Ban on Indian Spices
The Indian Ministry of Commerce clarifies that Singapore and Hong Kong have not banned Indian spices. Specific batches were recalled due to contamination, and pre-shipment testing measures are now in place.
Lakshadweep and J&K Lead in 2023-24 National Immunisation Coverage
The national full immunisation coverage for 2023-24 was 93.50%, with Lakshadweep and Jammu and Kashmir leading the list. This achievement highlights the success of catch-up campaigns like Intensified Mission Indradhanush.
Gujarat Tops Health Category in SDG India Index
Gujarat has achieved the first rank in the 'Good Health and Well-being' category of the SDG India Index 2023-24, as released by NITI Aayog. This marks the second consecutive year the state has topped this category, owing to significant improvements in maternal and child health, immunization, and control of infectious diseases.
API-ICP Release Guidelines on Managing Hypertension in T2DM Patients
The Association of Physicians of India and the Indian College of Physicians have released guidelines to manage hypertension in Indian patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. These guidelines address the unique challenges and emphasize early detection, comprehensive assessment, and a multi-faceted treatment approach.
ICMR Identifies Methodological Flaws in BHU's Covaxin Study
The ICMR reviewed Banaras Hindu University's long-term safety analysis of Covaxin and found serious methodological flaws. The study lacked a control arm and had high risk of bias, leading to unreliable conclusions.
Pharma Stalwarts Nudge Next-Gen Lab Innovations
The second edition of ET Pharma Next-Gen LabCon, themed 'Future-Ready Labs: Analog to Digital,' highlighted India's advancements in pharmaceutical laboratories and future challenges. Experts emphasized the importance of technology and innovation in maintaining global competitiveness.
Supreme Court Criticizes IMA Over Inadequate Apology in Patanjali Case
The Supreme Court reprimands the Indian Medical Association for issuing a limited apology in the misleading advertisement case involving Patanjali. The court insists on a personal apology from the involved member, not funded by the IMA.
Government Criticizes WHO's COVID-19 Death Estimates
The Indian government has criticized the WHO's method of using mathematical modeling to estimate COVID-19 deaths, pointing out inconsistencies and incorrect assumptions. Health Minister Anupriya Patel discussed the matter in Parliament.
Government Collects Rs 8,263 Crore GST on Health Insurance
The government collected Rs 8,263 crore in GST from health insurance premiums in the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary. Despite requests for exemption, GST remains at 18%.
Nadda Urges States to Boost Healthcare Spending
Health Minister J P Nadda dismisses opposition claims about reduced healthcare funding and urges state governments to improve healthcare infrastructure, highlighting various government initiatives in the Lok Sabha.
NEET PG Security Breach Sparks Student Protests
Just days before the NEET PG 2024, a leaked confidential letter reveals significant security concerns, prompting widespread student protests demanding justice and immediate inquiry into massive corruption in exams.
