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Bindu Shajan Perappadan

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Private member bill seeks to establish central optical devices quality control and vision care regulation

A private member bill is proposed to establish quality control for optical devices and regulate vision care, aiming to protect con...Go to article

25/03/2026

IADVL, APSI raise concerns over patient safety in aesthetic and hair transplant procedures

IADVL and APSI express concerns regarding patient safety in aesthetic and hair transplant procedures due to an increase in unquali...Go to article

23/03/2026

Countries should consider vaccination for groups at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease

Countries are encouraged to administer two doses of COVID-19 vaccines annually to high-risk groups to ensure optimal protection ag...Go to article

18/03/2026

India sustains progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains, says new UN report

India has made significant strides in reducing child mortality rates, according to a new UN report, even as global progress slows ...Go to article

18/03/2026

Poor diets pushing children towards diseases traditionally seen in adults Expert

India has the second-highest number of children with high body mass index, following China, as reported by the World Obesity Atlas...Go to article

14/03/2026

CDSCO issues advisory to prevent misleading promotion of prescription drugs for obesity

The CDSCO has issued an advisory to prevent misleading promotions of prescription drugs for obesity, emphasizing the importance of...Go to article

11/03/2026

PM Modi emphasises preventive healthcare, calls for stronger caregiver training ecosystem

The Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of simplifying the user experience in telemedicine and enhancing public awareness abo...Go to article

09/03/2026

Druggist association opposes proposal to grant restricted licenses to primary agricultural credit societies

The AIOCD General Secretary Rajiv Singhal expressed concerns about allowing non-qualified individuals to operate Jan Aushadhi Kend...Go to article

07/03/2026

NMC tells medical college hospitals to integrate digital health records of all patients

The National Medical Commission NMC has mandated that all patients visiting outpatient departments, emergency services, or being a...Go to article

05/03/2026

Medical colleges admitting fake patients may see requests for extra seats, courses rejected NMC

The National Medical Commission NMC has announced that patients admitted to medical colleges for minor ailments, who do not have p...Go to article

02/03/2026