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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Fujifilm India has launched endoscopy manufacturing in Jodhpur, marking a major step toward local production of advanced medical devices. The move supports Make in India and aims to improve access to diagnostic technology.
India is stepping up its biomanufacturing ambitions by proposing a new working group with Delaware to boost collaboration in research, startups, and advanced biologics manufacturing.
NATCO Pharma launches generic Pomalidomide capsules in the US for blood and bone marrow cancer, strengthening its oncology portfolio and improving patient access to treatment.
The ongoing Gulf conflict is disrupting India’s medical tourism and pharma exports, causing flight cancellations, rising shipping costs, and delays that threaten revenue for hospitals and drug manufacturers.