India Rejects Data Exclusivity demand in TEPA negotiations | UPSC
India has recently rejected the demand for ‘data exclusivity’ in the proposed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the
Diphtheria
WHO releases guidelines for clinical management of diphtheria. Diphtheria is an infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Eat Right Campus
Eat Right Campus is an initiative by FSSAI to create safe, healthy, and sustainable food environments within institutions and workplaces,
Alaskapox
An elderly man from Alaska succumbs to Alaskapox, marking the first recorded fatality from this recently discovered viral disease. About
Law Commission Report on Epidemic Diseases Act 1897
The 22nd Law Commission of India has proposed significant amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, emphasizing modern epidemic management
WHO launches Health Technology Access Pool | UPSC
Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP) has been announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate equitable and affordable access
National Essential Diagnostics List
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently initiated the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)
Operation Amrith
In January 2024, Kerala’s Drugs Control Department launched Operation Amrith to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by regulating the sale of
Revised Schedule M of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945
The Union Health Ministry announced the implementation of the revised Schedule M as part of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. Revised Schedule M
Health tax
In a study published in the Journal of Health Policy and Planning, public health researchers have recommended imposing a health tax