He not only began distributing food to these people for free, but inspired many to aid him in his philanthropic venture. “I saw scores of people from villages and other states waiting outside hospitals as they cannot afford hotels. After spending huge sums on treatments and medicines, they barely have anything left. In times when they are already worried, hunger worsens ... Read More »
Technology adoption for the pharma sector in India is pivotal to kick-start pharma manufacturing at a time when access to workforce is difficult due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The current phase has brought a standstill to all industry operations across the country. Smart manufacturing is a technology-driven approach to automate, monitor operations, increase production performance and ensure profitability. Just as ... Read More »
With the spotlight on the global pharmaceutical supply chain, a lockdown at a major Indian manufacturing hub earlier this month caused waves of unrest. Now, weeks later, that hub is back up and running—but concerns about India’s control of the U.S. drug supply tap are still alive and well. A manufacturing campus in Baddi, India—responsible for 35% to 40% of ... Read More »
The lockdown may end up helping Bengaluru rediscover its lost river, Vrishabhavathi. The sooty, stinking water body that is born somewhere in the heart of Bengaluru and flows out of the city has not only turned light green but has also seen a sharp drop in frothing.“Since the lockdown, there is 90% reduction in the formation of froth along the river. ... Read More »
India’s healthcare system is well equipped to deal with COVID-19 pandemic besides taking care of the other basic needs of the poor people. The weaknesses of the lopsided health systems of several countries have also been exposed at this time of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, according to Indian Medical Association (IMA). IMA stated that the country is on the threshold and ... Read More »
50 years ago today, the first Earth Day was marked in the United States as a peaceful call for environmental reform, following a massive oil spill off the coast of California. Half a century later, this annual day unites millions across the globe, drawing attention to the huge challenges facing our planet. Read More »
Medicalwale.com, an omni-channel healthcare platform, has tied-up with over 5,000 local pharmacies in Mumbai to help people get access to medicines and health essentials while staying quarantined in their homes. Users can now easily order medicines, OTC products and daily products as the platform works tirelessly round the clock with pharmacy stores, distributors and manufacturers. The company’s aim is to ... Read More »
Never let the 10th Apple effect make you take gifts in life for granted.Never let your gratitude for life fade away… Read More »
The government’s move to promote domestic manufacturing of critical bulk drugs is a major step in the creation of a self-sufficient healthcare ecosystem in the country, industry body Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA).The statement came a day after the government approved a package comprising four schemes with a total outlay of Rs 13,760 crore to boost domestic production of bulk drugs ... Read More »
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the World Health Day is an opportunity to reaffirm our gratitude towards all doctors, nurses, medical staff and healthcare workers leading the battle against COVID-19. “Today on #WorldHealthDay, let us not only pray for each other’s good health and well-being but also reaffirm our gratitude towards all ... Read More »
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