Healthcare News Articles

Govt forms panel to frame new drugs, cosmetics & medical devices The central government has formed a panel to review the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and come up with a new law to regulate drugs, cosmetics and medical devices in the country. The newly formed eight-member panel, headed by Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr. VG Somani, is expected to submit the draft document by November 30. According to...

Healthium acquires CareNow, strengthens R&D capabilities Healthium, a global player in medical devices, announced the successful acquisition of CareNow Medical Private Limited, strengthening its product portfolio with patented and differentiated products in the advanced wound management and infection prevention segments. This is the third acquisition by Healthium in calendar year 2021. Earlier this year, Healthium had acquired the AbGel business in India and VitalCare in the United Kingdom to expand its...

HMD achieves production capacity of over 1 Bn AD syringes for Covid vaccination per year Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd (HMD), one of the leading manufacturers of Disposable Syringes in the World and possibly the largest for Auto Disable (AD) syringes has achieved their target committed to create capacities to produce over 1 Billion AD syringes for Covid vaccination per year to support the massive vaccination campaign to eradicate Covid-19...

Bengaluru Airport adds technology for live monitoring of temperature-controlled cargo Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru brings an Internet of Things (IoT) based solution to monitor temperature-controlled cargo for enabling real-time supply chain visibility. Currently available at Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore (MABB), one of the Cargo Terminals at BLR Airport, the technology will enable live monitoring of temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceutical and perishables, including fruits, vegetables, meat, sea food, dairy products, cut...

Radico Khaitan installs O2 Generator Plants at govt hospitals in UP With the increasing demand for medical oxygen due to the current health scenario, many home-grown companies have stepped up efforts to contribute to the cause in their capacity. In order to extend support, Radico Khaitan - one of the largest manufactures of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) in India - has installed Oxygen Generator Plants at various locations in...

Cabinet Approves Rs 23 Cr for enhancing Health Infrastructure The Union cabinet has approved a Rs 23,123-crore package for improving health infrastructure to fight COVID-19 as a part of which around 2.4 lakh medical beds and 20,000 ICU ones would be created with a special specialise in paediatric care. Addressing a news conference here after the primary meeting of the Union cabinet following its reshuffle on Wednesday, health minister Mansukh...

NVIDIA Launches UK's Fastest AI Supercomputer for Healthcare Research NVIDIA dispatched the UK's quickest supercomputer — Cambridge-1, the world's first communitarian, industry-wide framework committed to speeding up medical services and computerized science research utilizing incredible mix of AI and simulation.At the virtual introduction, NVIDIA CEO and organizer Jensen Huang talked about what NVIDIA's $100 million speculation will mean for the UK. He said the framework will empower research forward leaps...

Intel’s AI tool screens patients for vision loss In a country like India that features a low doctor-patient ratio, AI (AI) can enable greater access to expert care from anywhere, with telehealth and robotics applied across inpatient and outpatient environments. Experts say AI will bolster the role of healthcare by assisting in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases thereby improving quality of life and reducing the value burden for patients. “India...

IIT-Kanpur, PGI Lucknow join hands to line up healthcare robotics CoE The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, (IIT-K) has and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance innovation in accessible healthcare through indigenous solutions. Under the MoU, the institutes will found out a centre of excellence (CoE) in telemedicine and healthcare robotics to nurture smart healthcare with an overarching objective...

HMD launches single-use Dispojekt safety needle to prevent injuries Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd. (HMD) has recently launched single-use safety needles in technical collaboration with U.K based Star Syringes, with sharps injury prevention feature under the brand name Dispojekt Needle. These can be mounted on to a standard Dispo Van single use syringe or a KOJAK Auto Disable safety engineered syringe that disables automatically after injection to prevent any...

Schmersal India organises Covid-19 Vaccination Drive for Its Employees and Family Members Schmersal India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schmersal Group, has been successfully keeping Covid-19 at bay since the inception of the pandemic. Schmersal India has proactively implemented several steps such as RT-PCR and antigen testing at the plant, distribution of Covid 19 protection kits and raising awareness about social distancing and importance of face masks. To further safeguard...

QCI launches Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme The Quality Council of India (QCI) and the Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices (AiMeD) have added further features to the ICMED, the Scheme that had been launched for Certification of Medical Devices in 2016. The ICMED 13485 PLUS, as the new scheme has been christened, will undertake verification of the quality, safety and efficacy of medical devices.  The...

HCL Provides 17 Ready-to-Use Oxygen Plants in Delhi HCL announced that it has provided 17 ready-to-use oxygen plants to the Delhi government. These plants have been imported from France and are now deployed across seven hospitals in the city. The total combined capacity of the 17 plants is 7300 liters per minute (LPM). The plants were inaugurated today, in a virtual ceremony, in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind...

Kerala Tops Again In NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Index, Bihar Last Kerala has retained the top rank in NITI Aayog's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released by the government think tank. The SDG index evaluates progress of states and union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters. As per the report, Mizoram, Haryana, and Uttarakhand are...

Set up Oxygen Cylinder at home with DesignTech’s AR based App DesignTech Systems announced the launch of a free Augmented Reality (AR) based App for Covid-19 patients and families to set-up oxygen cylinder at home. This ‘Oxygen cylinder setup guide’ app will specifically help people install and administer oxygen at home for Covid patients. At critical times when the families are having to administer the oxygen to Covid-19 patients at home,...