Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, two more children died from symptoms of the disease on Thursday, pushing the death toll to 805, local media reported.
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Pharma major Cipla Limited on Thursday reported a 39.2 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the first quarter of FY27.
Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government has taken special initiatives to wean school students off tobacco addiction. A new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued and sent to the chief health officer of each district, said a government official on Thursday.
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday reported a 69 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY27, with earnings taking a hit from lower revenues in its global generics business, declining North America sales and disruptions in semaglutide supplies.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union MoS Ayush, Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposing the establishment of Ayush outpatient departments and Ayush‑based treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals, an official statement said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Analysts on Wednesday said that there would be minimal impact on Indian pharma companies supplying medicines to US market, as US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on generic drugs from 2028.
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical sector dipped notably on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump outlined a phased tariff plan on imported generic medicines, fuelling concerns over the long‑term outlook for drugmakers that rely heavily on US sales.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India is set to convene the 16th BRICS health ministers' meeting from Wednesday, which will bring together health ministers and senior health officials from BRICS member countries to deepen cooperation on health security, digital health, pandemic preparedness and equitable access to quality healthcare.
Islamabad, July 21 (IANS) Nearly 40 per cent of children in Pakistan have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, with around 39 per cent impacted in several parts of Karachi, local media reported on Tuesday, citing experts.
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted three specialised expert groups to examine the ethical, legislative, regulatory and medical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services, with a particular emphasis on protecting women's reproductive rights.
