Drug regulator asks firms to file safety reports from actual launch date of new drugs
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Drug regulator asks firms to file safety reports from actual launch date of new drugs
Key Facts
TypeResearch
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedSunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Road TransportMinistry of Railways
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