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1 week, 5 days ago

A journey towards patient-centred TB care

My journey in tuberculosis care began in hospital settings, diagnosing and treating patients with what I viewed as a purely biomedical problem. In response to this challenge, the programme’s approach to engage the private sector has also shown promising dividends – considering, especially in urban areas, the penetration of the private health care sector. Scaling up financial incentives for private …

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Govt floats EOI for doing major Research & Development in pharma medtech sector and drugs

Live Mint

New Delhi: The government has sought expressions of interest for research & development projects to develop novel technologies in medicine, including medical devices and drugs for communicable and non-communicable diseases. Under this component, the government will finance companies focused on doing R&D in priority areas, including drug discovery & development, medical devices, stem cell therapy, and treatment of drug-resistant patients. …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian pharma sector’s value can grow 150% to ₹10 lakh crore by partnering with academia: PM Modi

The Hindu

With proper coordination between the private sector and academia, the Indian pharma sector’s valuation could grow to ₹10 lakh crore, from its current worth of ₹4 lakh crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday in a post-budget webinar on health and medical research. “At present, the Ayushman Bharat and Jan Aushadhi schemes have saved more than ₹1 lakh crore …

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1 month ago

Over 70 million Indians living with rare diseases but challenges remain

India Today

Rare diseases, also known as orphan diseases, affect a small percentage of the population but have profound health and economic impacts. In India, where an estimated 70 million people suffer from rare diseases, medical policies are critical in ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment access, and research development. High Treatment Costs: Many rare diseases require lifelong treatment, specialised care, and expensive medications. …

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1 month ago

Technology, collaboration, and regulation key to India’s healthcare transformation: Experts at BioAsia 2025

The Hindu

The future of India’s healthcare landscape hinges on an integrated approach that blends technology, regulation, and equitable access, highlighted experts at a panel discussion during BioAsia 2025 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The discussion, titled ‘Integrated Healthcare and Patient Outcomes’ featured experts from the medical, regulatory, and technology sectors, who advocated for a holistic and data-driven transformation of India’s healthcare system. …

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1 month ago

Government’s role crucial to boost clinical trials in India: Experts at BioAsia 2025

The Hindu

Experts at a panel discussion during BioAsia 2025 in Hyderabad on Wednesday, highlighted the crucial role of government and policymakers in enhancing India’s participation in clinical trials. Despite bearing 15% of the global disease burden, India conducts less than 3% of the world’s clinical trials, raising concerns over the country’s limited contribution to global clinical research, the experts said. “India’s …

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1 month, 1 week ago

How biohacking is helping Indians suffering from diabetes, heart disease, gut problems and depression

Live Mint

Bengaluru: Last December, renowned biohacker and influencer Bryan Johnson stood in a conference room in Bengaluru and asked the audience a simple question: “What’s causing you to deprioritize sleep?" For instance, a typical functional medicine practitioner, who takes a holistic approach to treating lifestyle-related health issues, charges around ₹10,000 to analyze a patient’s bloodwork and recommend therapies and supplements.Comprehensive diagnostic …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Biosimilars and the need for a policy prescription

The Hindu

To understand the class of drugs known as biosimilars, it is first necessary to understand the class of drugs described as biologics. There is plenty of empirical evidence demonstrating that increased competition in the case of small molecule drugs leads to significant price erosion, thereby improving accessibility and reducing costs to patients. Countries like India have an abundance of talent …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BioAsia 2025 to felicitate Prof. Patrick Tan

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:Connecting the strands of research and public health, a Singapore-based researcher has used his work to extend personalised healthcare to common people. Owing to his contributions to these fields, the state government will felicitate Prof. Patrick Tan, executive director of PRECISE, National University of Singapore, for his contribution to the field of medicine, cancer genomics and population health research. Prof. …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Is MedTech the next big career opportunity for IT professionals in India?

India Today

The MedTech industry is valued at $695 billion. The medical device market in India is growing, supported by more medical facilities and government efforts like the 'Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Medical Devices 2020'. India imports 70-80 percent of its medical equipment from 3 major countries like the US, China, and Germany and aims to increase exports simultaneously, targeting US$ …

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2 months ago

Indian MedTech can dominate the world

Hindustan Times

India is considered the global hub for frugal medical technology innovation and has already become a major force to reckon with in the global MedTech arena. India has tremendous growth potential in the health care segment, which will be primarily driven by factors such as – rising income levels leading to higher spending on health care and preventive health care, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Strategic budget interventions can position Indian pharma for global leadership

Live Mint

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the budget for FY26 on 1 February. The upcoming Union budget presents a unique opportunity to accelerate the growth of India’s pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. By allocating substantial funds for healthcare, enhancing the accessibility and affordability of life-saving medicines, prioritizing cutting-edge research, and advancing infrastructure, the government can drive growth, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Young researchers must shoulder responsibility of developing low-cost treatment for rare diseases: Niti Aayog member

The Hindu

Lauding significant milestones in India’s genetic research journey, V.K. Paul, NITI Aayog member, on Monday called upon young researchers to shoulder the responsibility of furthering the country’s contributions in developing low-cost treatments for rare as well as other genetic diseases. Dr. Paul emphasised landmark contributions by Indian geneticists in discovering novel gene therapies for Sickle Cell Disease and small molecules …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Swastha, Viksit Bharat: The prescription for a healthier nation

India Today

The year 2025 marks an important moment in India’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission serves as the backbone for India’s healthcare transformation, enabling providers to craft solutions through interoperability, unique health IDs, standardised registries and unified interfaces. This convergence of precision medicine with AI marks the next frontier in preventive healthcare, vital to managing …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt may propose duty cuts for rare-disease medicines, cancer drugs in budget to ease burden on patients

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Union budget presented on Saturday saw a 9.8% increase in the allocation for the healthcare sector to ₹99,858.56 crore from ₹90,958.68 crore in the previous financial year, but overall health allocation remained below 2% of the budget. The budget extended the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to gig workers, increased the number of seats in medical education, …

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India maps its genes: How GenomeIndia is a step towards personalised medicine

India Today

The GenomeIndia Project, launched in January 2020 by the government, is a landmark initiative that has finished the whole-genome sequencing of 10,000 Indians. This project has catalogued the genetic diversity of the Indian population, uncovered rare genetic variants, and paved the way for precision medicine in the country. For instance, we’ve identified rare genetic variants that are unique to Indian …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Genetic testing must for precision medicine: Experts

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The importance of genetic testing in achieving accurate diagnoses and personalised treatments for rare disorders was the focal point of discussions at a workshop organised by the department of medical genetics, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, as part of the 62nd Pedicon conference. Dr Prajnya Ranganath, organising chairperson, highlighted the need for medical practitioners to understand basic genetic principles …

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3 months ago

Mumbai FDA allows homeopaths to prescribe allopathic medication

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The state food and drug administration has directed chemists and druggists across Maharashtra to honour prescriptions for allopathic medicines by homeopaths who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology. FDA has directed chemists and druggists across Maharashtra to honour prescriptions for allopathic medicines by homeopaths who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology. Dr Bahubali Shah, currently …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'India fourth largest medical devices market after Japan, China and South Korea': Union Minister Anupriya Patel

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: India is the fourth largest medical devices market in Asia after Japan, China, and South Korea and among the top 20 global medical devices markets in the world, said Union Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Thursday. Speaking at the 21st Health Summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry, she said the medical …

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India sets up the first diabetes biobank in Chennai. Here's why this is significant

Firstpost

India has set up the country’s first-ever diabetes biobank in Chennai. As per a study, India has over 10 crore diabetes cases and 13.6 crore prediabetes cases, one of the highest in the world The diabates biobank, collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, promises to boost scientific research and treatment for diabetes. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Five years of National Biopharma Mission: Has it made healthcare affordable in India?

India Today

In May 2017, the Government of India launched the National Biopharma Mission, an ambitious initiative under the Department of Biotechnology to strengthen the biopharmaceutical sector. The National Biopharma Mission focused on two key goals: developing new products and creating a supportive ecosystem for innovation. "In the last five years, facilities for vaccine and biotherapeutic trials, manufacturing clinical batches, analytical testing …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Local to global: 14 nations keen to adopt India’s generic pharmacy model

Live Mint

New Delhi: Inspired by India's efforts to make affordable medicines accessible to the public, 14 countries from the Global South, including Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, are considering adopting India's generic pharmacy model, according to two people familiar with the development. While 11 countries, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Ghana, Suriname, Nicaragua, Mozambique, and the Solomon Islands, have recognized Indian standards for drugs …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre launches Rs 500 crore scheme to strengthen India’s medical device industry

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: To boost India’s medical device industry, the government on Friday launched a Rs 500 crore scheme aimed at strengthening key areas such as manufacturing, skill development, clinical studies, infrastructure, and industry promotion. Nadda, who also holds the portfolio of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister, stated, “The comprehensive scheme, with an outlay of Rs 500 crore, aims to address …

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8 months ago

India commits $85 million to WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre

The Hindu

“India has committed $85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the World Health Organization Global Traditional Medicine Centre and this decade-long contribution will support a cross-sectoral programme of work to strengthen the evidence base for traditional medicine by providing data and evidence on traditional medicine policies, practice, products, and public use,” the world body said in …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Health Talk | India's initiative to promote the rational use of medicines is a step forward in curbing AMR menace

Hindustan Times

In an effort to curb the rampant over-the-counter sale of prescription drugs, which is fuelling the growing menace of antibiotic resistance, the government recently launched a programme to train pharmacists in the rational use of medicines, a move that has been long overdue. The World Health Organisation defines rational use of medicines as “patients receiving medications appropriate to their clinical …

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1 year ago

The tale of ‘have money, buy miracle drug’

The Hindu

For almost every week in the last few months, newspapers have been publishing articles about the use of ‘magic injections that guarantee weight loss’. However, many of the articles promoting these drugs fail to mention that this weight loss drug has not been approved for sale in India but is being administered by doctors to patients who are mostly affluent. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Despite decades of advocacy, and govt backing, care for rare diseases not optimal

The Hindu

In the field of rare diseases, in India, what did not happen for 20 years, was dramatically hustled through over the last couple of years. It was nearly a dream come true for patients living with rare diseases and their families – the policy also factors in ways to lower the exorbitant cost of treatment, and boost indigenous research. The …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Siemens Healthineers opens precision medicine lab at IISc

The Hindu

Siemens Healthineers and IISc inaugurated the Siemens Healthineers-Computational Data Sciences Collaborative Laboratory for AI in Precision Medicine at IISc campus in the city. The laboratory would develop open-source AI-based tools to precisely automate the segmentation of pathological findings in neuroimaging data, with a focus on accurately diagnosing neurological diseases and analysing their clinical impact at a population level, said Peter …

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1 year, 4 months ago

India pharma industry to reach $130 billion by 2030

The Hindu

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is expected to reach $130 billion mark by 2030 said a top industry executive at the CPHI & PMEC India expo. This growth is propelled by expanding market opportunities, heightened demand in the USA, and critical shortages of medicines in the U.S. and Europe,” said Dr. Veeramani S.V., Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India. Anil …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Mega schemes for pharma development, med-tech innovation and reducing dependency API import to be announced next month

The Hindu

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will soon announce a ₹5,000-crore research programme aimed at reducing India’s import dependency on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and promoting discovery of new drug molecules. “The policies aim to engage nine established pharmaceutical companies in impact research across six priority areas with prestigious government institutes. It also approved a new Scheme for Promotion of Research …

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1 year, 7 months ago

'No brands, prescribe only generic drugs': India's diktat to doctors

Firstpost

The government has been doing this because of the cost. The National Medical Commission, an Indian regulatory body, has introduced a fresh set of regulations that mandate doctors to stop prescribing branded drugs and instead, they should exclusively prescribe generic drugs. “Every RMP should prescribe drugs using generic names written legibly and prescribe drugs rationally, avoiding unnecessary medications and irrational …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Major breakthrough for patients with high blood pressure as new injection could replace drugs

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A major breakthrough has been made for millions of people suffering …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Clinical Trials: What is it?

The Hindu

The development of new medicines and medical practices is at the forefront of medical research, with researchers endeavouring to find the best thing or way to manage or treat various conditions and diseases. Simply speaking, in a clinical trial, investigators enrol participants who meet certain qualifying criteria, then administer the intervention being tested, and finally measure the outcomes – all …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New programme to promote research in pharma: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced launch of a new programme to promote research in pharmaceuticals with a view to promoting growth of the sector. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the tablet leaves from the Ministry of Finance to present and read out the Union Budget 2023 at the Parliament, at North Block, in New Delhi on Wednesday. …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Raise Investment in Pharma R&D, Find Cure for Substandard Drugs: Glenmark India Biz Head

News 18

Learning lessons from Covid, the pharmaceutical industry is expecting policy measures to increase investments in research and development, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals India’s business head told News18.com. Alok Malik, executive vice president and business head, India formulations, told News18.com that “the industry-friendly measures will boost the on-ground execution of the government’s vision of discovering India through pharma innovation.” “As one industry, we …

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2 years, 4 months ago

AI, Big Data, Wearable Devices, Latest Drugs & More: Treatment of Diabetes in India is Ready for a Makeover

News 18

Insulin pens, glucose monitors, automated insulin delivery stickers, the latest medicines, fitness trackers, and more — your worries about managing diabetes wisely may soon have more answers. According to Dr Rajesh Rajput, former head, department of endocrinology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak: “Modern diabetic medications can now tackle diabetes-related illnesses much more effectively and …

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2 years, 4 months ago

India@75: Phenomenal journey of the pharma industry

Hindustan Times

The Indian pharmaceutical industry has come a long way since the country’s independence. Among private players, Khwaja Abdul Hamied had already set up one of India’s oldest pharma companies, Cipla in 1935; Indravan Modi set up Cadila pharmaceuticals in the early 1950s, Kallam Anji Reddy set up Dr Reddy’s Laboratories in Hyderabad and Bhai Parvinder Singh set up Ranbaxy in …

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2 years, 4 months ago

India’s journey towards improving health for all

Hindustan Times

In the past few decades, research, science, innovation, policy initiatives and collaborations across public, private and social sectors around the globe have led to considerable progress in prolonging and improving life. The India Hypertension Control Initiative was awarded the 2022 UN Interagency Task Force and the WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award recently. India’s pharmaceutical industry has played …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Govt releases new list of essential medicines; THESE antibiotics to get cheaper

India TV News

Highlights Anti-cancer drugs have been added to the list Some psychotherapeutic medicines are also part of the new list The primary purpose of NLEM is to promote rational use of medicines NLEM 2022 : The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday released a list of new drugs and medicines that will be added to the National List of …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics to become more affordable in India

The Hindu

Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure". Four major anti-cancer drugs - Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Irinotecan HCI Trihydrate, Lenalidomide and Leuprolide acetate which are effective in various types of cancers and psychotherapeutic medicines, …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Start-ups, doctors come together to bridge digital divide in diabetes care

Hindustan Times

Mumbai An insulin pump, a life-saver, usually costs a little over ₹3 lakh. The “sharks” in this diabetes “Shark Tank” included Aman Mehta from Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Ganesh Nayak of Zydus group, Nirav Mehta of Corona Remedies and Jaxay Shah of Savvy Infrastructures among many more These are among the few start-ups that stirred many conversations in Ahmedabad this weekend on …

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2 years, 7 months ago

India Can Show The World The Right Path For Medical Pluralism

News 18

Diversity in any area or sector is a characteristic that is not only intrinsically fundamental to a population but also has practical necessities. As India sits on a gold mine of knowledge of several health systems, the major challenge is to back them up with gold standard researched evidence and integrate them into state health services on a mass level. …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Why traditional medicine systems, targeted interventions may help India become world's holistic health capital

Firstpost

India’s rich base of knowledge of traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy has long been a source of strength India has been the land of spirituality and awakening, where the world has come to find itself. India’s rich base of knowledge of traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha …

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3 years ago

Focus on policies to encourage made in India drugs against rare diseases

Hindustan Times

The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need to be more cautious with health and take a critical look at the pre-existing healthcare systems worldwide. This is largely because most of these RDs are chronic and degenerative in nature, causing disabilities to rise in the patients as they grow old; lack of adequate or proper screening and diagnosis of RDs patients, …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Budgetary support could propel our quest for pharma innovation

Live Mint

The Indian pharmaceutical industry has been playing a key role in improving global health through its affordable and high-quality generic medicines. India will need to make exponential investments in R&D, manufacturing and digital transformations to become a global pharmaceutical innovation hub as well as achieve its vision of self-reliance in pharmaceuticals and biopharma. The government needs to urgently explore mechanisms …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Centre working on policy to encourage research in pharma sector, says Mandaviya; stresses use of generic drugs

The Hindu

The Central government is formulating a policy to encourage research in pharmaceutical sector for patented drugs and is also trying to widen the reach of generic medicines, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Gandhinagar on December 17. Speaking at an event on pharmaceutical sector organised in Gandhinagar in the run up to the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Centre Working on Policy to Encourage Research in Pharma Sector, Says Mandaviya; Stresses Use of Generic Drugs

News 18

The central government is formulating a policy to encourage research in pharmaceutical sector for patented drugs, and is also trying to widen the reach of generic medicines, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Saturday. Speaking at an event on the pharmaceutical sector organised here in the run-up to the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Mandaviya …

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4 years ago

[LIVE NOW] Webinar On "Revisiting The Access To Medicine Debate In The COVID-19 Era"-

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The Society for Democratic Rights, New Delhi in partnership with the Georgetown University Law Center, the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, and Institute for Technology Law and Policy at Georgetown Law invites you to a Comparative Law discussion on the topic "Revisiting the Access to Medicine Debate in the COVID-19 Era". How has India's patent law enabled …

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4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

Live Mint

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the 'pharmacy of the world', the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. "I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to open …

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