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India needs quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharma products: Economists

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India, which is one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, needs to make a quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), and there has to be strong Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to achieve this, economists said on Tuesday.

India needs to strengthen its position as global pharmaceutical and innovation hub: NITI Aayog

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) While India remains one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, its global export share in pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) remains modest at 2.8 per cent, indicating scope for expansion amid rising global demand for medicines, biologics, and speciality therapeutics, a NITI Aayog report said on Tuesday.

Jodhpur C-section complications: Use of 25 medicines suspended, AIIMS to probe

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:32 AM

Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) Health authorities have suspended the use of 25 medicines and injections, including IV drips administered during Caesarean deliveries at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur, after eight women developed serious complications following childbirth.

India records significant gains in maternal, child health, financial inclusion: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS‑6).

Pakistan loses around $17 billion a year to malnutrition: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public health and economic challenge, according to a report.

India's vaccine support emerges as lifeline for Africa: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The postponement of the India‑Africa Forum Summit IV -- originally scheduled for 28–31 May here -- over “emerging public health situation" from Bundibugyo Ebola outbreaks underscored India’s emerging role as a rapid vaccine manufacturer for Africa, a new report has said.

Monsoon makes rapid headway: Mumbai likely to receive showers in next 48 hours, heavy rains in Northeast

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jun 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday announced significant progress in the advance of the Southwest Monsoon 2026, with conditions becoming highly favourable for its further push into key regions, including the remaining parts of Maharashtra, such as Mumbai, in the next 48 hours.

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India needs quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharma products: Economists

India needs to strengthen its position as global pharmaceutical and innovation hub: NITI Aayog

Jodhpur C-section complications: Use of 25 medicines suspended, AIIMS to probe

India records significant gains in maternal, child health, financial inclusion: Report

Pakistan loses around $17 billion a year to malnutrition: Report

India's vaccine support emerges as lifeline for Africa: Report

Monsoon makes rapid headway: Mumbai likely to receive showers in next 48 hours, heavy rains in Northeast

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