India has taken a significant step in strengthening its public healthcare system with the approval of QDENGA, the country's first dengue vaccine. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted marketing approval to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India's QDENGA vaccine, making it the first vaccine authorised in India for the prevention of dengue among individuals aged 4 to 60 years. The approval comes as the country continues to battle seasonal dengue outbreaks that affect

Serum Institute of India (SII) has taken a significant step in the global fight against tuberculosis by partnering to manufacture M72/AS01E, a promising vaccine candidate that could become the first new TB vaccine in more than 100 years. The Pune-based company announced the agreement with the Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI), marking an important milestone in efforts to address one of the world’s most persistent infectious diseases. India’s Serum Institute joins g

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's significant advancements in medical research during his address at the 22nd convocation ceremony of King George's Medical University (KGMU). He noted that the country is establishing new global benchmarks by creating indigenous solutions to address pressing health challenges through innovative technologies such as gene therapy and nuclear medicine. Singh emphasised the evolving nature of India's health system, which has grown

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has taken a significant step toward improving emergency healthcare by proposing comprehensive amendments to the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)-125. These changes aim to enhance the safety, functionality, and medical capabilities of road ambulances, ensuring better outcomes for patients during critical situations. India witnesses a high number of road accident fatalities each year, many of which can be prevented with prom

Uttar Pradesh has taken a significant step forward in improving healthcare access by decentralising key services under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Beneficiaries can now resolve issues related to Ayushman Card approvals, rejections, and disabling directly at the district level, eliminating the need to visit the State Health Agency (SACHIS) office in Lucknow. This reform is expected to make the scheme more convenient and responsive to the ne