India rubbishes Lancet report, says spending on healthcare is at all-time high

In response, government sources have highlighted ongoing efforts by the Health Ministry to boost allocations in the health budget. The 15th Finance Commission has allocated Rs 70,051 crore as grants for health through local governments, further supporting health initiatives. National Health Accounts estimates for 2019-20 reveal positive developments in the health sector, with total health expenditure increasing from Rs 4,83,259 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 6,55,822 crore in 2019-20.

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Free testing of biomarkers for breast & lung cancers at AIIMS

The project aims to empower individuals with knowledge on cancer signs, symptoms and the importance of regular screenings. Cancer remains a global health challenge, and initiatives like these play a vital role in enhancing treatment options and prognosis.

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IMA criticises British medical journal for editorial on India

The Union govt should prioritise investment in public hospitals, where care should be provided free of cost, he said. “In areas lacking adequate infrastructure or resources, services from the private sector could be procured using tax money,” he said. He warned that insurance-based health funding would lead to increased costs, with companies dictating the type of treatment and the duration of hospital stays. “Now even the insurance scheme under Ayushman Bharat pays poorly,” he said.

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Robust data system, says govt to counter Lancet’s lack of accuracy charge

The Lancet, a global medical journal, claimed in an editorial titled ‘India’s elections: Why data and transparency matter’ that accurate and up-to-date data are essential for health policy, planning, and management, but the collection and publication of such data in India have undergone serious setbacks and impediments in recent times.

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Glenmark recalls 6,528 bottles of blood pressure drug in US

As per the USFDA, a Class II recall is initiated in a situation in which the use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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Kenya recalls J&J children's cough syrup over suspected toxicity

Nigeria's health regulator said laboratory tests on the syrup showed a high level of diethylene glycol, which has been linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon since 2022 in one of the world's worst waves of poisoning from oral medication.

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Health insurers leave general insurance industry far behind in growth in FY24

The general insurance industry recorded an annual premium of close to Rs 2.9 lakh crore for FY24, marking a 13% rise from the previous fiscal year's Rs 2.6 lakh crore. Similarly, the five standalone health insurance companies saw a significant 26.2% increase in total premium, climbing from Rs 26,243 crore to Rs 33,115 crore during the same period. These statistics are based on preliminary data released by the council.

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Delhi government's outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists

Times of India's sources, however, have said that the Health Minister was apprised of the situation and that all essential medicines were available. Bharadwaj was informed of this during a meeting with the chief secretary, senior officials of health department and directorate of health services.

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Diagnostics revenue to rise 10-11 per cent this fiscal : Report

The increasing health awareness post pandemic has provided a fillip to preventive health checkups. Diagnostic companies are bundling various tests into curated wellness packages tailored to different genders, age groups and consumer profiles. This has enabled them to charge a premium, leading to an increase in spend per patient. Notably the share of this segment is expected to reach ~22-23 per cent this fiscal up from ~18-20 per cent in fiscal 2024.

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Quality Council of India, Union Health Ministry join hands to improve CGHS healthcare experience

Furthermore, to ensure regular review and evaluation, quality monitoring mechanisms will be established. With an aim to provide a complete overhaul of the CGHS system through third-party assessments and the implementation of transformation initiatives, this collaboration will also focus on expanding the network of qualified healthcare providers and laboratories empanelled under CGHS.

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Natco Pharma gets warning letter from USFDA for Telangana plant

Natco Pharma on Tuesday said it has received a warning letter from the US health regulator for its Telangana-based manufacturing plant. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had issued eight observations under Form 483 after inspecting the company's Kothur-based formulation facility.

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EU regulator to review reports of suicidal thoughts and weight loss drugs

The agency began its review into the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, last July after Iceland's health regulator flagged three cases of patients thinking about suicide or self-harm after using Novo's drugs - diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Saxenda.

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Preventive health should be a global priority: Preetha Reddy

Talking about Disease X, Preetha Reddy highlighted that we don't know where the Disease X bullet is going to come from. The only thing we have to do is be very vigilant. We can use AI and data sets if anything is leading up to something unexplained that probably spread earlier, and then we need to start flagging it up with our system.

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45 per cent of India's population dangerously close to being classified as unhealthy: Study

Adding to the grave health situation is the fact that Indians continue to be plagued by stress, affecting the physical and mental well-being of individuals across all walks of life. GOQii’s India Fit Report 2024 titled ‘Thriving at Any Age: The Blueprint for Healthy Longevity’ exposes a grim reality where 26 per cent of Indians report being trapped in the throes of work-related stress, while financial instability plagues 17 per cent of the population.

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World Health Day 2024 emphasises on "My Health, My Right"

This year’s theme, My Health My Right on World Health Day reminds us of the urgent need to ensure the importance of equity, trust, healthy surroundings, investments, and accountability in order to build strong health systems.

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South-East Asia region made "notable progress" in advancing right to health: WHO Regional Director

She also highlighted pressing issues in the region's healthcare landscape, saying that there is not enough health service coverage and that the government's expenditure to improve the services is also too low. Addressing the dire situation where nearly 40 per cent of the population lacks essential health services coverage, the director underscored the urgency for increased government expenditure and improved access to quality healthcare.

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There can't be shortage of Polio vaccine; Serum Institute can make it: CEO Adar Poonawalla

Sanofi is under the obligation and commitment to fulfil their orders. They have made a statement that they will fulfil their commitments and if they can't, then we are always there to support the health ministry and give them additional vaccines. But the ministry has to tell us. It's not fair for me to say what they should do. Or what Sanofi should do. So let's wait for a few months and see. But the main thing I wanted to clarify is that there is no shortage for the country of this vaccine because Serum can make it and it's available.

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Centre plans to create national digital database of organ donors for smooth transplants

Stakeholder ministries and government departments, including the health and family welfare ministry, home affairs ministry, NITI Aayog, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) and the National Health Authority, have deliberated upon similar registers available elsewhere in the world and developed an India-specific registry.

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No change in ceiling prices of 782 medicines, 54 will have one paisa increase: Health ministry clarifies

As per the provisions of Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) 2013, drugs are categorized as scheduled and non-scheduled formulations. The formulations which are listed in Schedule-I of DPCO 2013 are scheduled formulations and the formulations that are not specified in Schedule-I of DPCO 2013 are non-schedule formulations.

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FSSAI tells ecommerce companies to stop using the term 'health drink or energy drink' for malt based drinks

The usage of incorrect terms can be "misleading" For consumers therefore, "FSSAI has advised all e-commerce FBOs to promptly rectify this misclassification by removing or de-linking such drinks or beverages from the category of ‘Health Drinks / Energy Drinks, " the food regulator said in a statement.

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