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India and WHO Jointly Host 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities in New Delhi.

National | Dated: 05 Nov 2024

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), India hosted the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This marks the first time India has hosted the ICDRA since its inception in 1980.
  • - The conference was held from 14th October to 18th October 2024 at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre (IICC) in New Delhi, Delhi.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Theme of 19th ICDRA: "Smart Regulation: Delivering Quality Assured Medical Products for All".
  • (ii) The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, MoH&FW.
  • (iii) The first 2 days of the conference were designated as PRE-ICDRA and the remaining 3 days were designated as ICDRA.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where was the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) recently held?

Correct Answer: New Delhi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

  • Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)- Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
  • Headquarters: New Delhi