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Centre Unveils JANANI Digital Platform to Transform Maternal and Child Healthcare Across India

New Delhi, May 7, 2026: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced JANANI, a major digital healthcare initiative aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services nationwide through comprehensive real time monitoring and record management. Launched during the National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity focused on best healthcare practices, JANANI, which stands […]

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Centre Launches Rare Disease Conference to Boost Diagnosis, Innovation, and Affordable Care in India

New Delhi, May 5, 2026: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday inaugurated a two day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi, reinforcing India’s commitment to improving early diagnosis, treatment accessibility, and long term management for patients affected by rare medical conditions. Addressing the conference, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila […]

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs MoUs to Strengthen Drug Quality and Patient Safety Framework

New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has entered into key agreements with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hajipur to enhance drug quality standards, promote research, and improve patient safety across the country. […]

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Health Ministry Reviews Blood Services Nationwide Focus on Safe Access for All

New Delhi, April 22, 2026: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a nationwide review meeting with States and Union Territories to assess the preparedness and performance of blood banks and transfusion services, setting an ambitious target to ensure universal access to safe blood across the country by December 2026. The virtual meeting was led […]

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National Health Authority Calls Innovators for AB PM JAY Hackathon 2026

New Delhi, April 13, 2026: The National Health Authority has invited innovators from across the country to participate in the AB PM JAY Auto Adjudication Hackathon 2026, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital healthcare systems under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The programme seeks advanced technology driven solutions to streamline claim settlements […]

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Govt Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Amendment to Blood Product Testing Rules

New Delhi, March 11: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has invited public comments on a draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 aimed at updating testing norms for blood products and aligning them with international pharmacopoeial standards. According to a draft Gazette notification (GSR 164(E)) issued on March 9, the proposal seeks to […]

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India Introduces Indigenous Td Vaccine as JP Nadda Flags Off Rollout from CRI Kasauli

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a significant advancement for India’s immunization drive, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the country’s indigenously produced Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Himachal Pradesh. The launch formally integrates the Td vaccine into India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), marking a crucial step […]

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Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Launches Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, Strengthening India’s Global Pharma Leadership

New Delhi | January 2, 2026- Union Health and Family Welfare Minister  J. P. Nadda on Thursday released the 10th edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP 2026), marking a major milestone in India’s pharmaceutical regulatory journey. The launch took place at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The Indian Pharmacopoeia serves as the […]

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Union Health Minister J P Nadda Launches Logo & Brochure for Global Food Regulators Summit 2025

New Delhi, September 23, 2025 – Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda unveiled the official logo and brochure for the upcoming Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2025 at Nirman Bhawan. The summit, hosted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will […]

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Union Health Ministry Moves to Amend NDCT Rules 2019, Simplifying Drug Test Licences & BA/BE Study Applications

New Delhi- In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce regulatory burden and promote Ease of Doing Business in the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019. The draft notification was published […]

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