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

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