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NCDC and State drug controllers begin probe into recent deaths of children in MP, Rajasthan
Oct 1, 2025New Delhi , October 1 (ANI): The recent deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have been linked to a cough syrup, prompting an investigation and subsequent ban on the syrup's distribution.According to the official... -
CDSCO approves Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s injection for Type 2 diabetes patients
Sep 30, 2025New Delhi , September 30 (ANI): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's once-a-week injection for patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes.In a statement provided to ANI, Novo Nordisk h......Read More -
Trump declares 100% tariff on pharma; not applicable to generic medicines, says industry leaders
Sep 26, 2025New Delhi , September 26 (ANI):Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance has said that the US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceuticals starting October 1 specifically... -
WHO refutes Trump’s claim linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism
Sep 23, 2025Geneva , September 24 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims that vaccines and the use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy are linked to autism in children.Speaking at a pres......Read More -
Tragic loss leads to generous donation: Woman donates 5-month-old fetus to AIIMS Delhi for medical research
Sep 9, 2025New Delhi , September 9 (ANI): After the heartbeat of her five-month-old fetus stopped in the womb, a 32-year-old mother decided to donate the fetus to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, for... -
India develops handheld brain injury scanners to avoid delays in treatment
Aug 23, 2025New Delhi , August 24 (ANI): Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural areas and underserved populations where advanced diagnostic tools like CT or MRI scans are inaccessible or delayed. Now,... -
Dr Abhijat Sheth appointed as NMC Chairperson, prioritises quality medical education
Jul 13, 2025New Delhi , July 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), replacing Dr Suresh Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health concerns. Dr... -
No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths, finds Karnataka expert panel
Jul 7, 2025Bengaluru (Karnataka) , July 7 (ANI): A government-appointed expert committee in Karnataka has found no evidence linking COVID-19 infection or vaccination to the recent rise in sudden cardiac deaths in the state. In its official report,... -
Nipah virus outbreak: NCDC team in close contact with Kerala unit, actively monitoring situation
Jul 5, 2025Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) , July 5 (ANI): The Central Surveillance Unit of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is in close contact with the State unit Kerala and is actively monitoring t......Read More -
“Current Covid variants transmissible but not severe”: Dr Arjun Dang
May 27, 2025New Delhi , May 28 (ANI): The number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 1,010, on May 27. According to medical experts, the symptoms are similar to cold or flu symptoms.Amid rising sample requests in the...
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US issues security alert for their government employees in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Washington DC , September 21 (ANI): The United States has issued a security alert for its mission in Saudi Arabia, requiring US government employees working in the country to obtain special authorisation for all... -
BJP’s ‘National Social Media Workshop’ focuses on strong cadre building, “countering fake news being spread by Rahul Gandhi”: Sources
New Delhi , September 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's 'National Social Media Workshop' was held at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of BJP National President Nitin Nabin, National General Secretary...