Health Bulletin 13/October/2023 - Video

Here are the top health news for the day:

AIIMS Delhi develops mobile app for efficient management of bicycle fleet

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi has come up with a mobile application to effectively manage its new fleet of over 1,000 bicycles. This initiative is part of the Green AIIMS drive.

How to regulate advertisements by Corporate hospitals? Supreme Court asks NMC, Centre

While considering a plea seeking directions to regulate advertisements by corporate hospitals, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia on October 10 issued notices to the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Union Government, and the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB).

Filing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL), petitioner Naratan Aniruddha Malpani highlighted that even though private medical practitioners are barred from advertising, such a restriction is not applicable to corporate hospitals.

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How To Regulate Advertisements By Corporate Hospitals? Supreme Court Asks NMC, Centre

No strike allowed in Goa Pharma units, Govt extends ESMA by 6 months

Panaji: With an aim of ensuring the uninterrupted production and supply of pharmaceuticals, the Goa government has decided to extend the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for private pharmaceutical manufacturing companies for another six months.

This extension of the ESMA effectively means that employees working in the pharma sector are prohibited from going on strikes or any form of protest.

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No Strike Allowed In Goa Pharma Units, Govt Extends ESMA By 6 Months

Tata Capital’s healthcare arm invests $10 million in Apex Kidney Care

Apex Kidney Care, a dialysis service chain, has raised $10 million (₹83.3 crore) from Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, the health-centric arm of Tata Capital Ltd. This funding, comprising both primary and secondary investment, will aid the Mumbai-based healthcare chain in broadening its dialysis services nationwide.