Tag: India
India to cover 31 crore children in 2nd round of deworming...
As per the union health ministry, the National Deworming Day on August 10th aimed to reach every child, regardless of their socio-economic circumstance........
MedTech industry’s margins lower in orthopaedic implants: MTaI
The Medical Technology Association of India, also known as MTaI while defending the price margins on orthopaedic implants, has observed multiple discrepancies in the price points quoted by NPPA........
India to follow new test and treat policy for HIV patients
The National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS and STI 2017-24 has been approved in India by the government in June 2017..........
Govt to intensify Mission Indradhanush, target full immunization coverage by 2018
In the past it has been seen that the increase in immunization coverage had slowed down and it increased at the rate of 1% per year between 2009 and 2013...........
Will decide the fate of GM mustard in September, govt tells...
Latest hearing on the genetically modified mustard in the Supreme Court of India has forced the union government to choose a definitive timeline for clearing its position on the issue...........
National Action Plan on Hepatitis C to be ready by end...
The health minister, Mr J P Nadda has stated that government is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination against Hepatitis patients..........
BIRAC’s Grand Challenges opens up for proposals from health innovators
The PMU-BIRAC in partnership with DBT, BMGF and IKP has sought proposals under 3rd call for Grand Challenges Explorations India (GCE-India) that now expands to include mental health as key development challenge.........
Increased GST on medtech means higher medical costs for patients: MTaI
In its latest statement, the Medical Technology Association of India has pointed out that it would have helped if the medical services were zero-rated, similar to exports, where full tax credit against inputs would be refundable........
Three year £1.9m project to promote stroke research in India
The University of Central Lancashire and the George Institute for Global Health have joined hands to promote stroke research in India.......
BioVoice eMag July 2017 Issue-2 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag July 2017 Issue-2 Volume-2:
The ‘July 2017’ edition features ‘Cover Story’ on the impact of implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in...