The Government of India has introduced a significant measure to make cancer treatment more affordable by capping trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30% of their maximum retail price (MRP). The move is expected to bring down the prices of certain cancer medicines by up to 70% and generate estimated annual savings of ₹2,500 crore for patients. The decision aims to reduce the financial burden on patients and families who often face substantial expenses durin

As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years since its launch in September 2018, the programme stands as one of the most significant healthcare initiatives in India’s history. Designed to provide affordable and accessible medical care to millions of citizens, the scheme has expanded healthcare coverage on an unprecedented scale. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that Ayushman Bharat has helped families achieve record savings on medical expenses while

India is preparing to introduce its first approved dengue vaccine, Qdenga, in the private market in the first half of 2027. Developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, Qdenga is expected to give India another important tool in tackling dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that continues to affect thousands of people every year. The development follows an agreement between Takeda and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for the promotion and distribution of Qdenga in India’s private m

The circulation of Pakistan-made beauty products containing excessive levels of heavy metals has raised fresh concerns over cosmetic safety. India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert against two Pakistan-made products — Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream — after testing found heavy metals beyond specified limits. The regulator has classified both products as unauthorised cosmetics and advised consumers not to purc

India has crossed the 80-lakh mark in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and protect adolescent girls from HPV-related diseases and cancers. The Union Health Ministry announced the achievement on September 11, describing it as another important step towards building a healthier future for the country’s daughters. The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign was launched on February 2