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Granules eyes first to file status, 180 days exclusivity on generic cancer drug Ruxolitinib in U.S.

The Paragraph IV certification sought is with respect to applicable patents listed in the U.S. FDA’s Orange Book. Granules said it has also issued…

Why it is essential to improve cardiac rehabilitation completion rates in India

The primary benefits of attending a cardiac rehab programme are faster recovery from cardiac procedures, reduced risk of future complications, better weight management, better…

India’s stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement

India’s leadership can help bridge the divides in global pandemic governance

Kerala HC asks Centre if better health care in State is a “handicap” for establishing AIIMS

Court opines that Keralam should be considered on a priority basis considering the density of population, and asked the Union government to take a…

Keralam sets up task force to draw up holistic health and longevity road map

The task force has been asked first to assess Keralam’s disease burden, ageing trends, healthcare service capacity and gaps in access, and identify priority…

Four pharmacies in Hyderabad face notices over sale records of habit-forming drugs

AVMLabs launches first laboratory in Coimbatore

Free health camp extends services to nearly 600 students, youth in Anantapur

The camp, which was held as part of the foundation day celebrations of Nigama Foundation, provided free blood grouping, haemoglobin and diabetes screening, blood-pressure…

EU urges Russia to be 'transparent' on plague reports

Russian authorities have played down the reports, saying the cause of the woman's death was not confirmed and denying they are imposing anti-plague measures

WHO says no obesity drugs, surgery for under-10s

The recommendations also stressed the importance of addressing mental health alongside obesity

Serum Institute’s HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification

Inclusion on the WHO list allows Cervavac to be procured by U.N. agencies. The vaccine targets four HPV types and is indicated for girls…

Ebola death recorded in Kenya after victim travelled from DRC | Explained

Strict infection-control measures must be put in place in Kenya, and targeted information on prevention and control disseminated among communities