Sanskrit Students to Get Direct Entry into Integrated BAMS Course Through New Ayurveda Programme
New Delhi: HL July 09, 2026
In a significant move to promote Ayurveda and strengthen traditional Sanskrit education, Sanskrit students will soon have a dedicated pathway to pursue a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and...
Shiv Sena Corporator Held After Alleged Assault on Doctors at Maharashtra Hospital
Mumbai: HL July 08, 2026
Maharashtra Police on Wednesday arrested Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre in connection with the alleged assault of two doctors inside a municipal hospital in Dombivli, an incident that has sparked...
Centre Brings Cell and Gene Therapies Under Stricter National Regulatory Framework
New Delhi: HL July 08, 2026
In a move aimed at strengthening the regulation of cutting-edge medical technologies, the Central Government has expanded the scope of the licensing framework under the Drugs Rules, 1945 to...
TB-Mukt Bharat Campaign Screens 28 Crore People, Detects 12.93 Lakh Silent TB Cases
New Delhi: HL July 7, 2026
India's nationwide fight against tuberculosis has gained significant momentum, with more than 28 crore vulnerable individuals screened under the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, leading to the notification of over 39...
JP Nadda Launches ‘Ayushman Sarathi’ WhatsApp Chatbot to Simplify Access to PM-JAY Services
New Delhi | HL June 29, 2026
In a major push towards digital healthcare delivery, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday launched Ayushman Sarathi, an official WhatsApp chatbot designed to...
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Launches Aarogya Setu 2.0 as India’s Unified Digital Health...
New Delhi| HL June 29, 2026
The Government of India has unveiled Aarogya Setu 2.0, a significantly upgraded version of the country's flagship health application, transforming it from a COVID-19 contact-tracing tool into a comprehensive...
Centre Eases Penalties for Minor Drug Law Violations, Retains Tough Action Against Unsafe Medicines
New Delhi | HL June 26, 2026
The Central Government has introduced a major regulatory reform for the healthcare sector by implementing key provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, replacing criminal prosecution...
Centre Revokes Licences of Two Drug Manufacturing Units Amid Oxytocin Injection Probe
New Delhi | HL June 26, 2026
The Union Government has cancelled the manufacturing licences of two production facilities operated by a pharmaceutical company Jackson Laboratories, after regulatory inspections found serious violations of manufacturing standards...
Checking Medicine Prices and Filing Complaints Gets Easier as NPPA Merges Two Digital Portals
New Delhi | HL June 26, 2026
Citizens can now verify the government-approved prices of medicines and lodge complaints about overpricing through a single digital platform, following the integration of the Pharma Jan Samadhan and...
AIIMS Delhi Bans Unauthorised Reels, Logo Use; Violators May Face Suspension
New Delhi| HL 25 June, 2026
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has introduced a comprehensive social media policy restricting the unauthorised use of the institute's name, logo, emblem and...
