Health News

India to start testing for Zika virus from April

After Bangladesh confirmed its first Zika virus case, India will test blood samples of people who have viral-fever like symptoms.

Mar 26, 2016

Health workers face job cuts in developing countries: WHO

Investments in health workforce have been cut in some countries even though the need for well-trained health workers increases.

Mar 24, 2016

WHO backs Indian govt proposal to increase size of health warnings on tobacco packs

Union health ministry recommends doubling the size of pictorial warnings on tobacco and cigarette packets.

Mar 24, 2016

Vijay Mallya steps down as chairman of Sanofi India Limited

The UB Group chief said he was resigning as he wanted to spend time with his family in England.

Mar 24, 2016

India starts survey of elderly people to address their needs

India will survey 60,000 elderly people to assess their health, social and economic needs.

Mar 23, 2016

Sun Pharma, AstraZeneca sign deal to sell anti-diabetic drug in India

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed by the companies.

Mar 23, 2016

India's drug price regulator backs ban on combination drugs

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has asked pharma companies to review if their drug formulations have "irrational" fixed dose combinations.

Mar 23, 2016

China detains 37 people in illegal vaccines scandal

A 47-year-old woman and her daughter reportedly supplied expired and improperly stored vaccines across 24 provinces of China.

Mar 23, 2016

Madras HC disagrees with Delhi High Court, refuses stay on drugs ban

The Madras High Court said that the mere sale of combination drugs for so many years does not guarantee their safety.

Mar 23, 2016

India's drug formulations market to cross $20B in 2 years

The growth could remain strong on account of a rise in life-related diseases, better health care diagnostic infrastructure and volume growth.

Mar 22, 2016

Number of older adults in US at higher risk of drug combinations rises over years

About 67 percent of older adults in the U.S. remained at increased risk of dangerous drug combinations in 2011 as compared to 53 percent in 2005.

Mar 22, 2016

Bangladesh, South Korea confirm first case of Zika virus

A Bangladeshi minister said Zika virus was found in a man who had never travelled outside the country.

Mar 22, 2016

Govt gives Rs 895 crore order to Hyderabad-based pharma firm for pentavalent vaccine

Biological E. Limited will supply the liquid pentavalent vaccine to be inducted in universal immunisation programme.

Mar 22, 2016

Organic Holi: Healthcare providers come up with novel ways to avoid hazards

The herbal product companies have brought out a range of organic colours to play safe Holi.

Mar 22, 2016

India to see rise in non-communicable diseases over the next decade: Report

Non-communicable diseases may comprise over 75 percent of India's disease burden by 2025, compared to 45 percent in 2010.

Mar 22, 2016