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New Delhi, April 15 (BNP) – The two-day India Pharma 2026 summit concluded with a strong call for increased funding, improved infrastructure and faster execution to drive innovation in India’s pharmaceutical sector. Organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in partnership with industry bodies, the event brought together over 800 delegates and more than 60 speakers […]

Study will advance into expanded patient populations with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myelofibrosis (MF) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 15, 2026: CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., (OTCQB: CERO) (“CERo” or the “Company”) an innovative cellular immunotherapy company seeking to advance the next generation of engineered T cell therapeutics that employ phagocytic mechanisms, announces it has dosed the third patient

Apr 14 (BNP): India has sent a large consignment of BCG vaccines to Afghanistan, reinforcing its support for public health and child immunisation programmes in the neighbouring country. The shipment, weighing around 13 tonnes, is aimed at strengthening vaccination coverage for children and supporting efforts to prevent tuberculosis-related health risks in early childhood. The initiative

Apr 14 (BNP): The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026 began in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and global stakeholders to discuss the future of India’s pharmaceutical industry. The two-day conference, organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in collaboration with FICCI and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, focuses

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a new healthcare-linked facility under ‘NPS Swasthya’, aimed at combining retirement savings with medical support for subscribers. Under this initiative, eligible National Pension System (NPS) subscribers can now use a portion of their pension corpus to meet hospitalisation and in-patient treatment expenses, while the remaining

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): World Homoeopathy Day is being observed on April 10, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the German physician who founded homoeopathy in the late 18th century. This year’s theme, “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” highlights the growing focus on holistic and long-term wellness through alternative systems of medicine. Homoeopathy,

New Delhi, Apr 9 (BNP): The government has announced that the 2026 edition of Poshan Pakhwada will focus on enhancing brain development in children during the crucial first six years of life. This initiative aims to raise awareness about nutrition, cognitive stimulation, and overall early childhood development, recognizing that the initial years are critical for lifelong

New Delhi, Apr 08: In a landmark step towards advancing menstrual equity, Indraprastha College for Women (IPCW), University of Delhi, in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, launched Empower Flow: A Certificate Course for Menstrual Health & Hygiene – “Spotlight Red.” The initiative positions IPCW as the first institution in India to introduce a structured academic programme dedicated to menstrual health. Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which emphasises women’s

Apr 8: For decades, seeking world-class medical care in India often meant traveling to New Delhi — a journey that was not just expensive, but emotionally and physically draining for millions of families. Today, that reality is steadily changing. Across the country, from smaller cities to remote regions, quality healthcare is becoming more accessible than ever

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi has introduced a state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) training centre aimed at enhancing medical education and clinical training for students. The new facility uses immersive VR technology to simulate real-life medical scenarios, allowing students to practice procedures and decision-making in a controlled, risk-free environment. This approach is expected to