Govt invites proposals to cut import dependence in medical devices
June 29: The government has invited proposals from industry, startups, academic institutions, research organisations, and innovators to reduce India’s dependence on imported medical devices and strengthen the country’s domestic manufacturing…
New laboratory tool opens door to better treatments for rare and deadly melanomas
Researchers have created a powerful new cellular model to study rare tumours that are resistant to immunotherapies. The tool could change how therapies are developed for aggressive melanomas that currently have almost no effective treatment…
Centre to launch Aarogya Setu 2.0 to boost digital healthcare access
New Delhi, June 2026: The Government of India is set to launch Aarogya Setu 2.0, along with a series of new digital health initiatives aimed at strengthening inclusive and accessible healthcare across the country. The upgraded platform will focus on…
CM Vijay to Launch Statewide Pulse Polio Campaign in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, June 27: Chief Minister Vijay will launch a statewide Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustaining polio-free status and strengthening child health initiatives across the…
How Artificial Intelligence is Quietly Transforming Healthcare for Better, Faster, and Safer Care
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in healthcare—it is already reshaping how diseases are detected, how treatments are planned, and how hospitals operate every day. From early diagnosis to personalised medicine, AI is…
India Reviews Residual Shelf-Life Norms for Imported Pharmaceuticals
New Delhi, June 26: The government has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed framework concerning residual shelf-life requirements for imported pharmaceutical products, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory…
India Launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 for Travellers from Ebola-Affected Countries
New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a digital health declaration system for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, to strengthen public health screening and border preparedness. The upgraded platform will…
New Peer-Reviewed Study Published Ahead of World Vitiligo Day Demonstrates Improved Outcomes When GliSODin® Is Combined With Targeted Phototherapy
Research Published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine Shows Significant Improvements in Repigmentation and Quality of Life for Patients With Localized Vitiligo PARIS, France, June 25: New clinical research published in the…
Toray Develops Breakthrough Hydrophilic Coating for Contact Lenses and Other Silicone-Based Medical Devices
Tokyo, Japan, June 24: Toray Industries, Inc. announced today that it has developed an innovative hydrophilic coating that enhances the wettability of silicone materials by more than 20 times. This breakthrough enables silicone to achieve durable…
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Cross 1,000 as WHO Flags Unusually High Early Spread
June 24: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 1,094 Ebola cases amid a sharp early surge in the outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) noting the unusually high caseload recorded in the first month. Health authorities said the…