Health News

Nurses of government hospitals observe strike; healthcare services crippled

The nurses observed a mass casual leave call Friday, demanding allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.

Feb 27, 2016

Government tightens noose around Flipkart, Snapdeal, and Amazon for selling unlicensed medicines

Health minister said the Maharashtra FDA has taken action against e-commerce portals for selling medicines without valid bill and licenses.

Feb 27, 2016

No Zika case yet; India on alert, says health minister

The WHO warned recently that the Zika outbreak is likely to get worse before the affected countries see some relief.

Feb 26, 2016

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for contraceptive tablets

Glenmark pharmaceuticals received the final approval for its generic oral contraceptive tablets by the USFDA.

Feb 26, 2016

Acerta cancer drug acalabrutinib moves closer to EU orphan status

Cancer drug acalabrutinib has been recommended for orphan drug designation in three indications.

Feb 26, 2016

India has third-highest child mortality rate among SAARC countries: Government

WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi said India's child mortality rate is 48 per 1,000 live births, and it is likely to miss the Millennium Development Goal.

Feb 26, 2016

US Pharma giant McKesson buys two cancer firms for $1 billion

The drug distribution company will acquire Vantage Oncology and Biologics Inc to strengthen its specialty healthcare business

Feb 26, 2016

Indian drug price regulator finds over 4,700 medicines violating parameters

4,724 medical units were found with prices more than the permissible limit.

Feb 26, 2016

Serving rural India is online healthcare's next big challenge: Practo

Shashank ND, founder and CEO of one of India's largest online health-tech companies, spoke to IBTimes India about pressing healthcare needs.

Feb 25, 2016

Mumbai to host three-day International Cancer Conference

Oncologists from 22 countries will participate in the conference, being organised by Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.

Feb 25, 2016

Fake MBBS row: Central Information Commission directs health ministry to take action

Taking note of the Medical Council of India's complaint, the CIC has asked the health ministry to immediately stop institutes from issuing fake MBBS degrees.

Feb 25, 2016

Rio Olympics will be safe despite Zika: WHO

The WHO director general has said Brazilian government is doing all it takes to ensure the safety of athletes andvisitors during the Olympic games

Feb 24, 2016

US reports 14 new cases of Zika possibly transmitted through intercourse

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that Zika virus in blood samples of two women were transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Feb 24, 2016