ICMR launches India’s largest biomedical innovation platform, transfers 41 health technologies to industry

May 25, 2026 5:35 PM

ICMR launches India’s largest biomedical innovation platform, transfers 41 health technologies to industry

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR ) on Monday organised “Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect” in New Delhi, marking India’s largest biomedical innovation and technology transfer facilitation event aimed at accelerating the commercialization of indigenous healthcare technologies. Held at the Manekshaw Centre, the event established one of India’s first structured platforms dedicated to biomedical innovation showcasing and technology transfer u...

Health Ministry brings Pregabalin under stricter schedule H1 rules to curb misuse

May 22, 2026 12:34 PM

Health Ministry brings Pregabalin under stricter schedule H1 rules to curb misuse

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has brought the drug Pregabalin under the stricter Schedule H1 category of the Drugs Rules, 1945, in a move aimed at preventing misuse, illegal sale and unauthorised access to the medicine. The MoHFW issued the notification through Gazette Notification G.S.R. 377(E) dated May 13, 2026, which was published in the Gazette of India on May 20. The ministry said that the decision was taken following reports from several states regarding the mi...

India showcases TB elimination drive and ethical AI vision in healthcare at World Health Assembly

May 21, 2026 11:05 AM

India showcases TB elimination drive and ethical AI vision in healthcare at World Health Assembly

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday highlighted India’s expanding efforts in tuberculosis elimination, lung health screening, and ethical use of artificial intelligence in healthcare while addressing multiple high-level side events during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Speaking at a ministerial side event on “Ministerial Perspectives on Lung Health Screening,” organized by the Stop TB Partnership and co-hosted by India, Japan, the Philippines, and Zambia, Nad...

Government Closely Monitoring Ebola Situation in Central Africa; Public Health Measures Being Strengthened

May 18, 2026 9:02 PM

Government Closely Monitoring Ebola Situation in Central Africa; Public Health Measures Being Strengthened

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) is closely monitoring the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, following the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Senior officials of the Ministry, including officials from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDS...

AI-driven innovations take centre stage at AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026

May 8, 2026 5:07 PM

AI-driven innovations take centre stage at AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA), IndiaAI Mission and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, on Friday inaugurated the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026, a two-day national event aimed at strengthening healthcare claims management under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) through Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event brought together policymakers, technology innov...

National Conference on Rare Diseases begins in Delhi, focus on innovation and early diagnosis

May 5, 2026 2:49 PM

National Conference on Rare Diseases begins in Delhi, focus on innovation and early diagnosis

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day National Conference on Rare Diseases, bringing together policymakers, researchers, clinicians, industry representatives and patient advocacy groups to strengthen India’s response to rare diseases. Addressing the inaugural session, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted the need for innovation, early diagnosis and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to improve outcomes for patients. She...

Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week, unveils new guidelines for hospitals

May 4, 2026 3:29 PM

Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week, unveils new guidelines for hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week, aimed at strengthening fire prevention, preparedness and response systems across healthcare facilities. The initiative was inaugurated with a nationwide pledge led by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, focusing on the theme “Fire Safety in Health Facilities.” The week-long campaign, from May 4 to 10, coincides with the release of the National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in...

J.P. Nadda highlights India’s healthcare expansion during PGIMER Chandigarh convocation

April 30, 2026 7:51 PM

J.P. Nadda highlights India’s healthcare expansion during PGIMER Chandigarh convocation

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday underscored India’s rapid expansion in healthcare infrastructure while addressing the 39th convocation of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh where 682 graduates were conferred degrees. Speaking at the ceremony, Nadda highlighted the transformation in India’s medical education ecosystem over the past decade, noting that the number of AIIMS institutions has risen to 23, while medical colleges ...

J.P. Nadda inaugurates 10th National Summit on public health innovations

April 30, 2026 6:52 PM

J.P. Nadda inaugurates 10th National Summit on public health innovations

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday inaugurated the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future, unveiling a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s public healthcare system, while underscoring a significant milestone - zero median out-of-pocket expenditure for outpatient care in government health facilities. Addressing the summit, Nadda highlighted the government’s shift toward a holistic healthcar...

FSSAI proposes eco-friendly packaging norms for pan masala, invites stakeholder feedback

April 28, 2026 6:33 PM

FSSAI proposes eco-friendly packaging norms for pan masala, invites stakeholder feedback

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued a draft notification proposing certain amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, with specific reference to packaging practices for pan masala. The draft amendment seeks to expand the list of suggestive packaging materials for pan masala by including naturally derived options such as paper, paperboard, cellulose and other similar materials. These...