NMC stays generic drugs rule for doctors, bar on endorsing drugs

The National Medical Commission on Thursday put on hold the regulations that make it mandatory for doctors to prescribe generic drugs and bar them from accepting gifts from pharma companies or......

Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

The National Medical Commission has allowed medical practitioners to refuse treatment in case of abusive and violent patients or relatives but they must ensure that the patient is not abandoned, a......

Meiteis' blockade leaves Kuki-dominated Churachandpur paralysed

The scarcity of essential items and medicines due to the ongoing civil conflict in Manipur has created an environment of desperation and vulnerability among the residents of the northeastern state.......

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh......

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

While tech healthcare is undoubtedly coming into focus, it is led primarily by online pharmacies that are diversifying to include diagnostic services, tele-consultations and so on. IMAGE: Cartoon......

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.  Photograph:......

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed......

Budget: Rs 69,000 cr for health sector; PMJAY gets Rs 6,400 cr

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an outlay of about Rs 69,000 crore for the health sector in the 2020-2021 fiscal, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the Centre's......

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput were blessed with a baby girl on Friday evening. "She has arrived and words fall short to express our happiness. Thank you for all your......

PIX: Imran, Avantika take their baby home

First pictures of Baby Khan. Imran Khan and Avantika Malik took their newborn baby home from Hinduja Healthcare Surgical Hospital in Khar, a western suburb of Mumbai, on June 12. Their......

PIX: Ranveer Singh discharged from hospital

Ranveer Singh, who had been hospitalised on September 27 after he contracted dengue fever, was discharged at 10 pm on October 3. The actor gave everyone a thumbs-up as he walked out of......

PIX: Hrithik exits hospital, waves to his fans

Hrithik Roshan has been discharged from Hinduja Healthcare Surgical in Khar, a suburban hospital where he underwent a successful brain surgery to remove a blood clot. "I am fantastic," Hrithik said......

Former NBA star trying to broker deal to ship masks to New York

IMAGE: Stephon Marbury  said he wanted to help his home city solve its reported shortage of masks. Photograph: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Beijing-based retired basketball star Stephon......