Fair Pay for All: Himachal Pradesh’s Revised Minimum Wage Structure
The Government of Himachal Pradesh announced an important revision to the minimum wages applicable across various employment sectors, set to take effect from April 1, 2024.
India Calls for Global Cooperation to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Addressing the gathering, the minister stressed on the critical threat AMR poses to global public health, undermining decades of progress in modern medicine. She called for the integration of AMR containment strategies into various health programs, including pandemic preparedness, health system strengthening, and universal health coverage.
Revised Operational Guidelines and Training Manual of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming a major public health concern in India, with a prevalence ranging from 9% to 32%. The revised guidelines focus on health promotion, early detection, and a multidisciplinary approach to NAFLD care. The training module equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and prevent NAFLD, particularly at the primary level.
Inclusion of Acupuncture Professionals As ‘Other Care Professionals’
The Central Government has amended the Schedule to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 to include Acupuncture Professionals as a recognized category of other care providers. The amendment was made after consultation with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.
CDSCO Requires Registration Of Clinical Research Organizations
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. These amendments aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for clinical research organizations (CROs) in India. CROs are now required to register with the Central Licensing Authority before conducting clinical trials.
NHA Urges Medical Councils and Associations to Register Healthcare Professionals and Facilities on Digital Platforms
The National Health Authority (NHA) is calling on all State Medical Councils and Associations to encourage their registered healthcare providers and facilities to register on the Health Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility Registry (HFR) platforms. HPR and HFR Registration Portal can be done on the portal.
Elevating Healthcare: ESIC’s New Procurement Guidelines for Medical Equipment
The notification is regarding the Standard specifications of equipment : C- Arm Image Intensifier , High Definition Arthroscopy Surgery System and Plasma Sterilizer for utilization by User units/ESIC Institutions.
New Nagaland Work-Charged and Casual Employees Regulation (First Amendment) Act, 2024
The new Act significant changes concerning the classification and treatment of certain employees within the Power Department and Public Health Engineering Department. Let’s delve into the details of this important legislative update.
CDSCO Publishes Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious Alert For August 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 11 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. All of these 11 drugs were declared to be not of standard quality. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 48 drugs that were detected to be deficient. Additionally, CDSCO has also identified 5 drugs to be spurious.
ESIC Sets New Standard: Introducing Enhanced Service Level Benchmarks for Healthcare Excellence
The Employees State Insurance Corporation, in a pursuit to elevate the standards of healthcare, announced the implementation of new Service Level Benchmarks designed to significantly enhance the quality of care in our hospitals and dispensaries.
