Tata Elxsi and Terumo Corporation have launched the Terumo–Tata Elxsi Offshore Development Centre to strengthen global support for cardiac and vascular solutions.
Indian pharma major Strides Pharma Science has announced a significant Strides Pharma Africa expansion by acquiring a portfolio of branded generic medicines from Sandoz AG.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh lays foundation for Rs 600 crore pharmaceutical facility in Kathua to boost India’s self-reliance in critical antibiotic manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
Kerala Government has approved a Universal Health Coverage scheme aimed at expanding healthcare protection to residents not covered by existing insurance programs, bringing more people under the state’s healthcare safety net.
WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk have launched a collaboration in India to tackle childhood obesity through a school-based health program. The initiative will promote healthier lifestyles, early screening, and stronger health systems for children.
Roche Pharma India and the Punjab government launched NeuroSakhi, a patient support initiative for women with multiple sclerosis, aiming to improve early diagnosis, care pathways, and long-term treatment access.
Alcon launches Hydrus Microstent in India for minimally invasive glaucoma management. This device lowers intraocular pressure with proven clinical outcomes and rapid recovery.
AIIMS has signed an AIIMS-ISRO space medicine pact with the Indian Space Research Organisation to study how space affects the human body. The collaboration will support astronaut health research and strengthen India’s future human spaceflight mission
HLL Lifecare is expanding its Amrit Pharmacy network to 550 outlets by 2027, making affordable medicines and health products accessible in tier-2 and tier-3 cities across India.
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