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Cipla launches CiplaMed 2.0 – knowledge-sharing platform for healthcare practitioners
Cipla announced the launch of CiplaMed 2.0 , an enhanced version of the industry-leading knowledge platform for the medical fraternity . In line with its digital transformation agenda , Cipla is pioneering an integrated omnichannel experience for healthcare professionals that seamlessly combines in-clinic interactions with digital engagement and access to medical information . This initiative underscores the growing importance of digital platforms in the medical education and the use of technology to empower HCPs with vital information to cater to their patients .
CiplaMed is designed to provide healthcare professionals with reliable , accurate and current updates and clinically relevant content across 19 specialities from the global medical fraternity , with a strong focus on patient care . This includes scientific articles , webinars , podcasts , expert talks , patient education resources and content integrated from CiplaMedX , Cipla ’ s exclusive video content platform .
Govt to curb blatant import of spurious surgical gloves , key association welcomes move
The Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association have expressed their gratitude to the Government of India for their support in promoting quality and made-in- India gloves . This comes as an effort to curb India from being used as a dumping ground by other countries for substandard gloves mainly nitrile gloves . 364.3 of bulk unregulated inferior quality gloves have been dumped into the country since the start of the pandemic .
The Association in the month of December 2022 made representations to the CDSCO & the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare expressing concerns on usage of these unregulated substandard gloves in the medical field In an order issued to The Controller of Legal Metrology for All States from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs , Food and Public Distribution dated 2nd August 2023 , the blatant import and distribution of spurious quality surgical and industrial gloves amongst consumers has been highlighted .

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