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Wednesday23 Sep 2026

International

World Patient Safety Day 2026 (17 September) focuses on safe care for NCDs

World Patient Safety Day is observed every year on 17 September. In 2026 it focuses on safe care for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases. Th...

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Saturday1 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Forcefully Approves Massive Patient Safety Governance Framework, Aggressively Enhancing Absolute Structural Quality in Government Hospitals

IntroductionIn a deeply structural and highly massive healthcare reform, Tamil Nadu strictly and officially approved a comprehensive governance framework forcefully designed to aggressively improve patient safety and pat...

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Wednesday1 Jul 2026

National

Government Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) Citing Safety Concerns

Introduction In a deeply structural and highly massive public health intervention, the Government of India strictly and officially banned 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act...

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Saturday9 May 2026

International

World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 Observed on May 5; Theme 'Action Saves Lives'

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5 every year to raise awareness about how clean hands help prevent infections and improve patient safety, especially in healthcare settings. The theme for 2026 is “Action saves l...

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Monday13 Apr 2026

National

Supreme Court Mandates Uniform ICU Standards Across India: Minimum Norms for Care

ICU Standards 2026: Ensuring Uniform Critical Care Infrastructure In a landmark intervention to safeguard patient rights, the Supreme Court of India has mandated minimum standards for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across a...

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