Government Reconstitutes Committee to Determine Compensation for Faulty ASR Hip Implants
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has reconstituted a Central Expert Committee to address issues related to faulty ASR hip implants manufactured by DePuy International Limited (now Johnson & Johnson Private Limited). Patients can choose to approach either the Central Expert Committee or a State Level Committee for their convenience.
Madhya Pradesh to Host World AIDS Day 2024 Celebrations
Aligned with the global theme of “Take the Rights Path,” the event will emphasize the importance of human rights-based approaches to HIV prevention, treatment, and care. It will highlight the progress made in India’s fight against HIV/AIDS and the ongoing efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with the disease.
CDSCO Publishes Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious Alert For October 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 34 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratories. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 56 drugs that were detected to be deficient. Additionally, CDSCO has also identified 3 drugs to be spurious.
BIS Drives Innovation In Medical Device Standards
In alignment with the National Medical Device Policy, 2023, BIS has identified 214 critical medical devices for standardization. This includes lifesaving devices like cardiac pacemakers, ventilators, and haemodialysis machines, as well as advanced diagnostic tools such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI systems.
NOTTO Publishes Awareness Leaflet On Organ And Tissue Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), a government body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has published a leaflet to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation in India. It clarifies the difference between living and deceased organ donation, as well as the types of organs and tissues that can be donated.
Introducing A Scheme for Strengthening The Medical Device Industry
The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 500 crore, targets critical areas such as manufacturing, skill development, and clinical studies. The new scheme is expected to further accelerate the growth of the industry and position India as a global leader in medical device manufacturing.
World Diabetes Day and National Cancer Awareness Day
On November 7th each year, India observed National Cancer Awareness Day, an initiative that aims to raise awareness about the growing cancer burden in the country and inspire action towards prevention, early detection, and treatment. Additionally, World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14th, highlights the global challenge of diabetes and the urgent need for preventive measures and effective treatment.
Central Government Reconstitutes National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
The revised composition of the Board includes the Chairpersons of the States of Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana as ex-officio members. They will replace Chairpersons of the State/UT Boards of Andaman and Nicobar Island, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttarakhand in the Board.
CDSCO Organizes Round Table to Discuss Cosmetics Regulations with Stakeholders
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has invited manufacturers, importers, and industry associations to a roundtable meeting to discuss issues related to cosmetics regulations. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM at CDSCO headquarters in New Delhi. It aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between regulators and industry representatives.
Supreme Court Rejects Reference to Larger Bench on Medical Professionals and Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court of India has declined to refer its judgment which excluded legal professionals from the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (CPA), to a larger bench. The bench held that the question of whether other professionals, besides legal professionals, should be covered under the CPA could be considered in future cases with relevant factual scenarios.
