Health News

US regulator asks Lupin to sell two Gavis drugs for deal approval

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission earlier said that the proposed $850 million acquisition of Gavis by Lupin is likely to be anti-competitive.

Feb 20, 2016

South Africa reports first Zika virus case in a Colombian man

The Columbian business man reportedly acquired the infection in Colombia before he visited Johannesburg.

Feb 20, 2016

Brazil, U.S. join hands to study Zika's links with birth defects

The initial results of the study are expected by spring.

Feb 20, 2016

Polio immunisation: India to vaccinate 174 million children on Sunday

The second phase of the National Pulse Polio Programme will begin on Feb. 21, involving two million health workers.

Feb 20, 2016

Pope Francis suggests contraception to prevent Zika infection

The Pope, while not explicitly suggesting the use of contraceptives, said that "avoiding pregnancy is not an absolute evil."

Feb 19, 2016

World Bank announces $150M aid to fight Zika virus in Latin America, Caribbean

Predicting economic losses to the Latin American,Caribbean countries, World Bank announces a $150 M aid to combat Zika .

Feb 19, 2016

UK campaign group names Starbucks as worst sugar offender

Action on Sugar, an anti-sugar campaign group, says popular Starbucks drinks have 25 teaspoons of sugar per serving.

Feb 18, 2016

Government restores customs duty exemption on 3 life-saving drugs

The Finance Ministry restored exemptions on the three drugs, used to treat hormonal disorder, growth failure and haemophilia

Feb 18, 2016

Cabinet approves agreement between AYUSH and WHO for traditional medicine

The collaboration will facilitate awareness about AYUSH as well as Traditional and Complementary Medicine Systems.

Feb 18, 2016

WHO launches global emergency response plan for Zika Virus

The agency says $56 million is required to implement this strategy.

Feb 17, 2016

Indian Medical Devices market will hit $17.6 billion by 2020, says GlobalData

Ophthalmic devices take up the largest proportion of market share within the medical devices arena amid the present opportunities.

Feb 17, 2016

Pilot project on 'Integration of Homoeopathy/Yoga' launched in Andhra Pradesh

Eight Community Health Centres were made functional through the pilot project.

Feb 17, 2016

AAP inaugurates 20 polyclinics to mark 1-year anniversary

Delhi Government plans to have1000 Mohalla clinics and 150 polyclinics by Feb. 2017.

Feb 15, 2016

Health ministry plays down reports of deworming tablets making children sick

Drug is approved by WHO, and may show side effects in 1-2 percent of children, says ministry.

Feb 12, 2016

Health Ministry launches framework to eliminate malaria by 2030

The framework defines the objectives and strategies as well as the targets to eliminate malaria from the country in a phased manner.

Feb 12, 2016

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Health News

US regulator asks Lupin to sell two Gavis drugs for deal approval

South Africa reports first Zika virus case in a Colombian man

Brazil, U.S. join hands to study Zika's links with birth defects

Polio immunisation: India to vaccinate 174 million children on Sunday

Pope Francis suggests contraception to prevent Zika infection

World Bank announces $150M aid to fight Zika virus in Latin America, Caribbean

UK campaign group names Starbucks as worst sugar offender

Government restores customs duty exemption on 3 life-saving drugs

Cabinet approves agreement between AYUSH and WHO for traditional medicine

WHO launches global emergency response plan for Zika Virus

Indian Medical Devices market will hit $17.6 billion by 2020, says GlobalData

Pilot project on 'Integration of Homoeopathy/Yoga' launched in Andhra Pradesh

AAP inaugurates 20 polyclinics to mark 1-year anniversary

Health ministry plays down reports of deworming tablets making children sick

Health Ministry launches framework to eliminate malaria by 2030

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