Union Health Minister Urges States to Intensify Dengue and Malaria Prevention
Union Health Minister has reviewed the current dengue and malaria situation in the country and issued a strong advisory to all Chief Ministers. He has urged them to remain vigilant in the coming months and to intensify preventive measures and community awareness activities to effectively control these vector-borne diseases.
Aadhaar Authentication Made Voluntary for National Medical Examinations
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a notification making Aadhaar authentication a voluntary option for candidates during national-level medical examinations conducted by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). This new notification, which supersedes a previous one dated August 22, 2025, and is effective immediately, clarifies the conditions under which Aadhaar can be used for identity verification.
Draft New Drugs and Clinical Trials Amendment Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published a draft notification proposing several amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. The changes are designed to streamline the manufacturing process for new drugs and investigational new drugs, particularly for analytical and preclinical testing, and to accelerate the review timelines for applications. The draft rules are now open for public comments till September 27, 2025.
Government Amends Cosmetics Rules, 2020: New Regulations for Labelling, Manufacturing, and Enforcement
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially published the Cosmetics (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which introduce a series of changes to the existing Cosmetics Rules, 2020. These new rules were finalized after a public consultation period and are aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and ensuring greater clarity for manufacturers, authorities, and consumers. The amendment rules come into effect from July 29, 2025.
Government of India Pushes for Nationwide Implementation of Swap Donor Transplantation
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) is actively promoting and streamlining the process of swap donor transplantation across the country. This initiative aims to significantly increase the availability of organs for patients who have biologically incompatible near-relative donors.
Ministry of Health Mandates Strict Timelines for Live Organ Donation Approvals
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories, mandating strict adherence to new, expedited timelines. The Ministry acknowledged that existing delays often lead to the unfortunate demise of recipients.
Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published draft rules to further amend the Drugs Rules, 1945. These proposed changes, made after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, aim to update regulations concerning the testing of parenteral solutions, the supervision of drug sales, and conditions for drug licenses.