Science & Health

IMA, activists join hands to tackle 'horn-flu disease' — honking on Indian roads

The Indian Medical Association and Mumbai-based Awaaz foundation launched the campaign to raise awareness against honking on roads.

Mar 8, 2016

Ajanta pharma gets USFDA nod for migraine drug

The almotriptan malate tablets for acute migraine pain relief are scheduled to be launched in the U.S. shortly.

Mar 8, 2016

Karnataka becomes first state in India to offer free treatment to accident victims

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will launch the Mukhyamantri Santawana Harish Yojna, which offers treatment to accident victims within first 48 hours.

Mar 8, 2016

European regulators launch scheme to accelerate assessment of promising drugs

The PRIME scheme aims to expedite the approval of promising new drugs by offering enhanced support to medicine developers as they work on clinical trials.

Mar 8, 2016

Strides Shasun to acquire 3 brands for $10 million

Strides Pharma, through its wholly-owned subsidiary of Strides Shasun, will acquire the three brands from Swiss firm Moberg Pharma.

Mar 7, 2016

India will soon have a cheaper, indigenous diagnostic tool for TB

The Indian Council of Medical Research chief said a Bengaluru-based company has made the new diagnostic tool.

Mar 7, 2016

Donald Trump releases health care reform plan, says it will make America great again

The Republican candidate claims his seven-point list of initiatives will broaden health care, improve quality and make it more affordable.

Mar 5, 2016

WHO Emergency Committee to discuss link between Zika virus and neurological disorders

The World Health Organization official said the expert committee will work on issuing an advisory to women and travellers after the discussion.

Mar 5, 2016

Siemens to sell healthcare business for Rs 3,050 crore

The transaction is expected to be closed by July 2016, strengthening Siemens' focus on healthcare in India.

Mar 5, 2016

Essential drugs get cheaper as Govt fixes price ceiling of 530 medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed the price ceiling of 530 essential medicines, resulting in reduction in cost of 126 drugs by up to over 40 percent.

Mar 5, 2016

Eli Lilly launches once-a-week diabetic drug in India

The US pharma company launched once-a-week diabetic drug Trulycity in India, which claims to improve sugar levels in type-2 diabetes patients.

Mar 4, 2016

Google donates $1 million to UNICEF for fight against Zika virus

Google has also launched a campaign to provide an additional $500,000 to UNICEF and the PAHO to help their efforts.

Mar 4, 2016

US agency helps Healthspring raise $9 million from RBL Bank

Wellspring Healthcare, under the brand name Healthspring, operates a network of clinics and corporate health solutions across Mumbai and Pune.

Mar 4, 2016

Zika virus known to Indian scientists in 1950s: ICMR chief

She was speaking at a global conference in Hyderabad, where experts from 160 countries are discussing infectious diseases.

Mar 4, 2016

Fujifilm, Canon front-runners in race to acquire Toshiba's medical business

Japanese multinational conglomerate Toshiba anticipates to bring in about $6 billion through the sale.

Mar 4, 2016