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Over 117,000 health centres set up under Ayushman Bharat: Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya said more than 117,000 health and wellness centres have been established under Ayushman Bharat

Govt wants to reduce compliance burden on pharma sector: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the government wants to reduce the compliance-burden on the pharma industry for ease of doing business. Speaking as the chief guest at an Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) event here, Mandivya, who is also the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, said that the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre is not only pro-poor and pro-farmer but industry-friendly as well. We want the ease of doing business for the industry and lessen the compliance burden on it. This is why we always carry out consultations with all stakeholders prior to the formulation of any policy or regulation (governing the pharma industry), Mandaviya said. The government is helping the industry by amending the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and promoting Ease of Doing Business, he said, adding, We are involving the industry in decision-making processes. Also, through a series of webinars, the government has tried to

Govt wants to ease compliance burden on pharma industry: Mandaviya

Mandaviya, who is also the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, said that the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre is not only pro-poor and pro-farmer but "industry-friendly" as well

Mandaviya takes stock of 'XE variant', directs officials to boost vaccine

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who chaired a meeting of the country's key experts on the new XE variant' of coronavirus

India sailed through Omicron wave because of vaccination: Mandaviya

India effectively handled the Omicron wave, which caused numerous deaths in other countries, because of better Covid management and massive vaccination drive, Mandaviya said

Mansukh Mandaviya reaffirms commitment to make India TB-free by 2025

On World Tuberculosis Day today, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reaffirmed the government's commitment to making India Tuberculosis-free by 2025.He said this will be achieved by ensuring access to quality healthcare and advanced treatment."Tuberculosis is a preventable & treatable disease. On World TB Day, we reaffirm commitment to make India TB-free by 2025 by ensuring access to quality healthcare & advanced treatment. Together we can and we will eliminate TB and work towards a healthy and disease-free," Mandaviya tweeted.The Union Minister also shared an image of sand art spreading awareness on Tuberculosis."Spreading awareness on TB through sand art! On World TB Day 2022, let us all pledge to 'Step Up To End TB'," he said.World Health Organization (WHO) has termed tuberculosis as the "second top infectious killer in the world."The WHO said that 4,100 people lose their lives to tuberculosis every day and nearly 28,000 people fall ill with this preventable ...

India's Covid vaccination drive epitome of power of Sabka Prayas: Mandaviya

India crossed 750 mn vaccinations milestone on September 7, 2021, and achieved a milestone of 1 bn vaccinations on October 21, 2021

Indian, Israeli companies sign MoU for fertiliser supply for five years

The MoU would prove beneficial in view of the affected supply chain of potash due to the Ukraine-Russia war and escalating cost of potash and other fertilisers supplied from that region

Mandaviya directs high alertness as Covid cases spike in Asia, Europe

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday directed officials to maintain a high level of alertness and surveillance, and carry out genomic sequencing aggressively.

Mandaviya urges industry to boost local production of medical devices

Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya has exhorted the industry to take concrete efforts towards increasing local production of medical devices while stressing that the sector has huge potential for growth

Over 20 mn precaution doses administered among those eligible: Mandaviya

India has so far administered over 2 crore precaution doses or the third vaccine shots among the eligible beneficiaries, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday.

'India needs to remain vigilant as neighbouring countries not polio-free'

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the National Polio Immunisation Drive for 2022 by administering polio drops to children below five years of age

Mandaviya urges bulk drug manufacturers to invest more in research

The chemicals and fertilizers minister, who also holds the health portfolio, praised the industry players for playing a pivotal role during Covid times, not only domestically but also globally

Centre suggests states, UTs to allow relaxation of Covid restrictions

In the guidelines, sent to chief secretaries of all states and UTs, the centre emphasised that the wearing of masks, social distancing, hand hygiene and ventilation in closed spaces should continue

Time for India to demonstrate mettle through entrepreneurship: Mandaviya

He said that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has taken several notable steps towards self-reliance, especially in vaccine development during the pandemic

Mandaviya releases reports highlighting India's Covid vaccination programme

Mansukh Mandaviya released two reports of the Institute for Competitiveness highlighting India's vaccination journey.

80% of Indian adults fully vaccinated against covid, says Mansukh Mandaviya

80% of India's adult population has been fully vaccinated against covid, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.

Foreign Covid vaccine firms can do business here, but on India's terms: Min

Mandaviya also said that the world is astonished by India's vaccination coverage which has reached almost 175 crore, adding that the third Covid-19 wave is on the decline

Over 15 mn adolescents in 15-18 years group fully vaccinated: Mandaviya

Over 70 per cent of beneficiaries in the same age group have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine so far, according to Union Health Ministry data

'Over 20 mn adolescents in 15-18 age group fully vaccinated against Covid'

Over 70 per cent of beneficiaries in the same age group have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine so far, according to a health ministry data