Bio Asia 2017: Power of the past, force of the future
Sneha Gilada Bio Asia 2017, a global healthcare exhibition and conference, started on February 6, 2017, here in Hyderabad. The three day event was inaugurated by the Telangana Governor ESL Narsimhan. Early into the second day of Bio Asia, packed halls witnessed eminent speakers from the pharma industry sharing their future vision for the global healthcare sector. The 14th edition of Bio Asia, as the theme suggests, was a platform for delegates, coming from more than 50 countries, to collaborate and leverage India's potential in achieving quality healthcare for billions all over the world. Dr. Paul Stoffels, Worldwide Chairman of Pharma, Johnson & Johnson(J&J) The must-attend event for any healthcare enthusiast saw participation from more than 800 corporates, and over 100 high-profile speakers. The morning session on February 7 had a special address from the likes of Dr. Paul Stoffels, Worldwide Chairman ...
'Affordability and accessibility, need of the hour for Indian healthcare sector'
Sai Nikesh | The Dollar Business Governor ESL Narasimhan lightening the lamp at the 2nd edition of Indo-Global Pharma Expo & Summit 2015 in Hyderabad on Thursday. An international-focused pharmaceutical event, namely Indo-Global Pharma Expo & Summit 2015, was conducted in the Pharma capital of India, Hyderabad, on Thursday. The second edition of the summit jointly organized by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) of India, Federation of Telangana Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FTAPCCI), other key industry partners, witnessed a participation of various industry experts from across the globe. Experts from healthcare sector, academicians, policy makers, research analysts, among others, took an active participation in the first day of the summit that is being held between July 23-26, ...
Customs duty exemption on imported drugs & equipment for HIV
The Dollar Business Bureau Central government has decided to exempt the customs duty on the imported drugs and equipment for HIV keeping in view the public interest and the greater good that these drugs will bring to the people suffering. The customs notification has revealed that the complete custom duty levied on the goods and also the additional duty levied there on subjected to the importer produces will be exempted. The drugs such as Anti-Retroviral Drugs and also the diagnostic and equipment fall under the exemption, which would now give the sigh of relief to the importers. However the charge is levied prior to the clearance of the said goods, either before the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of ...
