Teena Thacker

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Undercounting of Covid deaths: New birth & death records strengthen parents' legal case

5 days ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker

The new data from the country's official record of births and deaths that suggests undercounting of deaths during the pandemic has given a ray of hope to the parents of children who may have died due to the side effects of Covid vaccine.The parents, who are fighting a legal battle, will use the government data in the court, they said.According to the data from the Civil Registration System (CRS), about 2.1 million more deaths were registered in 2021 - the year that witnessed the deadly Delta...
India-Pakistan Tensions: Health Minister Reviews Emergency Preparedness and Medical Readiness

1 week ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker

Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions , Union health minister J P Nadda chaired a high-level meeting to review emergency health systems preparedness.The ministry has directed that a 24x7 control and command centre in the ministry should monitor ongoing efforts and support states in the present timesIn a meeting held today with the senior officers of the health ministry, Nadda reviewed the current status of medical preparedness for handling emergency cases.“He was apprised of the actions...
Trump's prescription: Indian drug units may face stricter check-ups

1 week ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker

India's pharma industry is likely to see a sharp increase in the number of surprise inspections by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking closer scrutiny of overseas plants by the US drug regulator.Marty Makary, commissioner, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said as much on Monday.
Revised rules for biosimilar drugs enter the final stretch

1 week ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker |Vikas Dandekar

• Minimising use of animals in testing The government is giving final touches to a revised set of regulations to set stringent quality standards for research and manufacture of biosimilar drugs , which are emerging as a mainstay for treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases among others.Biosimilars are medicines based on living cells and are very similar—but not identical—to originally invented biological drugs, or biologics.Currently under consultations, the ‘Guidelines on Similar...
Opioid Tapentadol may be put under Narcotics Act to curb its access

2 weeks ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker

The government is considering bringing the controversial opioid Tapentadol under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act following allegations of unbridled exports of the drug to West African nations causing an opioid addiction crisis there.The move is expected to substantially reduce Tapentadol's availability through tight regulation, including oversight on its movement by the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB ) and police.
Max Healthcare lines up Rs 6,000 crore for expansion

2 weeks ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker

New Delhi: Private hospital chain Max Healthcare plans to invest Rs 6,000 crore over the next three years to expand its network across key locations in India, its chairman and managing director, Abhay Soi, told ET on Tuesday.Soi said the hospital chain, which is entering its 25th year, will add three more facilities this year to mark the milestone. At present, Max Healthcare operates 22 healthcare facilities with around 5,000 beds. "We have a total of 22 hospitals right now.
To speed up delivery, govt exempts orphan drugs from testing at ports

3 weeks ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Teena Thacker

New Delhi: To ensure timely access to life saving orphan drugs, the government has exempted mandatory sampling and testing of orphan drugs at port offices.
Pan masala batting in IPL despite 'out' decision

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ratna Bhushan |Teena Thacker

2 hours agoJD Vance, wife Usha arrive in India today: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory for key routesThe Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory recommending alternative route for commuters. Security has been tightened across Delhi ahead of the visit …3 hours agoElon Musk's mother turns 77 in Mumbai. She was once a model. Who is Maye Musk? Maye Musk, renowned model and nutrition expert—and the mother of tech mogul Elon Musk—is currently enjoying a special stay in Mumbai, India.
Regulator bans 35 combination drugs over safety issues

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Teena Thacker

7 hours agoRajkot, India - April 16, 2025 [Note: no sound] In a tragic incident, a speeding electric bus operated by the local municipal corporation ran a red light and crashed into multiple vehicles and pedestrians at a busy intersection, leaving at least four people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred in Rajkot, Gujarat, western India, on April 16.
India weighs lower tariffs for US medical devices amid trade talks - The Economic Times

1 month ago | m.economictimes.com | Teena Thacker

The Indian government is considering lowering tariffs on US medical devices to mitigate potential US tariff threats on Indian exports. While this aims to ease trade tensions, industry experts express concerns about the impact on India's self-reliance. Stakeholders suggest reciprocal market access as Indian exporters face high regulatory barriers in the US.