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TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. We hope you enjoy reading it.

1. A Public Interest Litigation before the Bombay High Court is being opposed by the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, arguing on the basis of a notification of the Dental Council of India dated 6th December 2021, that specialized Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons registered with State Dental Councils should be permitted to carry on hair transplant surgeries.
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2. The Central AYUSH Minister (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) has stated in response to query in the Indian Parliament, that the ministry has followed a policy of co-location of AYUSH facilities at primary healthcare centres to encourage patients to make choice of treatment.
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3. A lawsuit has been filed in the United States against the manufacturers of consumer food products, alleging that the products manufactured by the companies are “ultra-processed” and prone to causing chronic diseases among consumers.
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4. The Union Health Ministry of India has reportedly urged states to classify snakebites as a notifiable disease, meaning it must be reported to the government by hospitals. This follows the launch of the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE), which aims to reduce snakebite deaths by 50% by 2030. One of NAPSE’s recommendations is that snakebites be made a notifiable disease to better track and address the issue.
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5. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has stated that data on disciplinary actions against Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) over the past five years is not centrally maintained. It has advised states to promote the prescription of generic drugs and conduct prescription audits in public health facilities. The Indian Medical Council’s 2002 regulations mandate that physicians prescribe drugs by their generic names, legibly and preferably in capital letters, ensuring rational and appropriate use.
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TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. We hope you enjoy reading it.

1. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has reconstituted the Central Expert Committee tasked with determining compensation for patients implanted with faulty Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip implants. These implants had caused widespread health issues in India, necessitating regulatory action to ensure fair redressal for affected patients.
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2. The Delhi government has urged the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) to amend the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 (2010 Act) to make it applicable in Delhi. Under the current framework, the Act cannot be operational due to the Delhi Nursing Home Registration Act, 1953, being listed in the saving clause. An amendment is required for Delhi to regulate pathology laboratories under the 2010 Act effectively.
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3. The Delhi High Court has directed the central government to consider a plea by the Center for Ichthyosis Related Members Foundation to recognize Ichthyosis as a disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. This rare genetic skin disorder, characterized by rough, scaly skin lacks a permanent cure and significantly impacts the mental and physical well-being of patients. This classification would help mitigate discrimination and enhance support mechanisms.
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4. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has urged states for making snakebite cases and deaths a notifiable disease under state public health laws. Mandatory reporting by government and private health facilities aims to enhance surveillance and address factors contributing to snakebite mortality. The initiative is part of the broader action plan targeting a reduction in snakebite-related deaths by 2030 under National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE).
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5. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, a bill replacing the Aircraft Act of 1934, was passed in Parliament during the Winter Session. The legislation aims to streamline aviation manufacturing, maintenance, and regulatory processes, ensuring ease of doing business.
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