A big step has been taken to improve healthcare in Pune! The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to build a new multispecialty hospital in Warje, Pune. This hospital will be located near the National Defence Academy (NDA) in an air funnel zone, which […]

In a major boost to medical research and healthcare infrastructure in eastern India, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on Saturday, 12th April. This new facility is expected to become a key center for advanced medical research, innovation, and training. 🧪 Central Research Laboratory: A Hub for Innovation The […]

The Mother and Child Health (MCH) department at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has taken a huge step toward improving maternal health worldwide. On Saturday, BHU officially launched the REACH Trial, a multi-country, multi-centre clinical study focused on advancing care for pregnant women and new mothers. This important initiative is being led in collaboration with Jawaharlal […]

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has taken a major step toward simplifying the medical device approval process in India. In a recent update, CDSCO announced the launch of an upgraded online system to auto-generate Market Standing Certificates (MSC) and Non-Conviction Certificates (NCC) for medical devices. As part of this transition, all manufacturers must […]

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a strong directive to all State and UT Drug Controllers to immediately stop the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 35 unapproved Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs). These drugs were being sold without proper approval, posing a serious risk to public health. The circular, dated April 2025, emphasizes […]

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a major update in the attendance system for faculty members in all medical colleges and institutions across India. Starting May 1, 2025, all attendance will be marked using Face-Based Aadhaar Authentication through the NMC AEBAS platform, replacing the current fingerprint biometric method. This new system aims to make […]

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a groundbreaking tool called PRRDetect—an advanced algorithm designed to identify tumors with faulty DNA repair systems. Nicknamed a “metal detector” for cancer, this tool could help doctors find tumors that are more vulnerable to treatment, especially immunotherapy. The study, published in Nature Genetics, is based on data […]