ICMR Set To Team Up With Domestic Manufacturers To Accelerate Indigenous Production Of Medical Devices & Diagnostic Products

In a bid to reduce India’s dependency on imports for its medical device needs, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to join hands with domestic manufacturers to accelerate development of medical devices and diagnostic products and their scale-up, thus catalyzing their commercialization for public use...

Centre Nod For Medical Device Park In Solan

Shimla: Union government has approved the detailed project report of medical device park proposed to be developed at Nalagarh in Solan district where land measuring 265 hectares has been identified. The estimated cost of the park is Rs 350 crore of which Rs 100 crore financial assistance would be provided by the Centre...

Pharmacists Oppose Health Ministry’s Draft Amendment To MDR-2017 Allowing Class 12th Pass Outs To Sell Medical Devices

Scores of pharmacists have opposed the Union ministry of health and family welfare’s draft amendment to Medical Devices Rules, 2017 allowing non pharmacists who are just class 12th pass outs to stock and sell medical devices, saying that it will have detrimental impact on public health....