Category: Technology

Ethical Guidelines for the Application of AI

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Ethical Guidelines for the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Healthcare by the ICMR

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are certainly the game-changer in the space of healthcare. A wide variety of exciting and future-looking applications of AI/ML techniques and platforms are available now. Identification of disease, screening, making diagnosis, medical imaging, intelligent health operations management, personalized medicine to digital surveillance for public health, outbreak prediction, and drug discovery are only some of the emerging uses of AI/ML.

However, AI as data-driven technology has many potential ethical challenges which include algorithmic transparency and explainability, clarity on liability, accountability and oversight, bias and discrimination

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has come up with the country’s first Ethical Guidelines for the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Healthcare to provide an ethical framework for the development of AI-based tools which will benefit all stakeholders. These guidelines apply to AI based tools created for all biomedical and health research and applications involving human participants and/or their biological data.

The purpose of the Guideline is to provide an ethics framework which can assist in the development, deployment, and adoption of AI-based solutions for biomedical research and healthcare delivery. The guidelines are intended for all stakeholders involved in research on artificial intelligence in healthcare, including creators, developers, technicians, researchers, clinicians, ethics committees, institutions, sponsors, and funding organizations.

The document includes separate sections addressing ethical principles for AI in health, guiding principles for stakeholders, ethics review process, governance of AI use for healthcare and research, and informed consent process involving human participants and their data. The guideline has been formulated after extensive discussions with subject experts, researchers and ethicists

Click here to read Ethical Guidelines

Source:https://main.icmr.nic.in/content/ethical-guidelines-application-artificial-intelligence-biomedical-research-and-healthcare

SEPC pavilion at Hannover Messe 2023

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Request for participation in SEPC Pavilion at Hannover Messe 2023 (17th to 21st April, 2023)

SEPC is taking up a space to create and facilitate business opportunities for companies in India in Engineering. Engineering Consulting, Architecture, Construction and Design, Environmental, Agriculture & Forestry services. SEPC is taking all necessary steps towards the export promotion of this sector in its renewed focus

SEPC lndia invites participation of its members at their stand at Hannover Messe 2023 which is scheduled from 17th April to 21st April,2023. SEPC is taking 100 sqm space from two sides open in the prominent hall dedicated for services sector covering:

  • Engineering Design & related Construction
  • Energy Management & Solutions
  • Industry 4.0
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Digital Ecosystems
  • Automation, Motion & Drives
  • Compressed Air & Vacuum
  • Engineered Parts & Solutions
  • CO2-neutral Production
  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  • Global Business & Markets
  • Logistics

Key Takeaways from participation apart from International Branding:

  • To forge new business networking, enable newer concepts and new trend adaptation for increasing the exports.
  • Exploring business prospects/overseas busters from all fegions.
  • Expand the marketing network and strengthen the business contracts of Indian companies.
  • Direct Contact with leading Decision makers of the industry.
  • List of visitors being shared post event
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source: https://servicesepc.org/home/index

Seminar on Online Reviews by Bureau of Indian Standards

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BIS Seminar on IS 19000: 2022, ‘Online Consumer Reviews Principles and Requirements for the Collection, Moderation, and Publication for Online Reviews’ 

BIS is organizing a seminar on IS 19000: 2022, ‘Online Consumer Reviews Principles and Requirements for the Collection, Moderation, and Publication for Online Reviews’ on 24th March 2023 from 10:30 AM onwards at Dr. Lal C. Verman Hall, BIS Headquarters, New Delhi.

The objective of the seminar is to create awareness about fake online reviews impacting businesses and customer’s purchasing decisions. 


Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dXG3syCU

To join online, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/dg4cVURf

Seminar No. 2514 493 0188
Password: 12345

Source: https://www.bis.gov.in/

WORKSHOP ON INDIAN MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS

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Workshop on Indian Medical Device Rules 2017

Indian Medical Device Regulations workshop ensures the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and gives overview of the efficient and safe manufacture of medical devices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

  • Candidate will get the knowledge on new legal requirements of the Indian Medical Device Regulations (IMDR).
  • Overview of the safe and efficient manufacture of medical devices in accordance with the Indian Medical Device Regulations (MDR).
  • To understand the responsibilities and obligations as a manufacturer, importers, and distributers of medical devices

COURSE AGENDA

  • Contents and Fundamentals of the Indian Medical Device Regulation (IMDR)
  • Classification of Medical Devices
  • Basic Requirements
  • Content Requirements for Technical Documentation
  • Validity of Conformity Assessment and Certification, Transition Periods
  • Requirements for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Service Partners

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Consultants 
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Expert advisors in medical devices regulatory affairs
  • Working biomedical engineers / medical device professionals
  • Pursuing Students are also eligible

Duration: 2 Days (31st March & 1st April)

Location: Kalam Convention Center, AMTZ Campus, Vizag

Fee: INR 3,540 (Including GST)

Registration link: https://ibsc-amtz.in/coursedetails/25

Last Date For Registration: 25th March 2023
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For more information, please contact
Mr. Nitturi Naresh Kumar
Mobile: +91-8897330990
WhatsApp Link: https://wa.me/918897330990
trainings@amtz.in

Source: https://ibsc-amtz.in/coursedetails/25

CAHO Webinars

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Webinar on Understanding Technical Regulations and Standards

Healthcare services rely on a number of products – from drugs to medical devices to food to electronic items. Many of these items not only need to be of high quality but also safe to use.

Since many products have health and safety implications, they are or should be regulated while others may not need to be regulated but quality needs to be assured.It is therefore necessary for healthcare industry to understand the world of what are called technical regulations and standards, how it should go about procurement of products it needs and what kind of certificates it should rely on

CAHO is hosting a webinar on the topic Understanding Technical Regulations and Standards by Mr.Anil Jauhri , (Former CEO,National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB)) on 23rd March 2023 between 4.00 to 5.30 pm.

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Women’s Day Celebrations

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Women’s Day Celebrations – Discussion on DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

This year’s theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” highlights the role of innovative technology in promoting gender equality and meeting the health and developmental needs of women and girls.

Mrs.Rama Venugopal, our Executive Director participated as one of the Panelists in a panel discussion in DD Podhigai TV on account of Women’s Day Celebrations. Topic chosen by her – Women in STEM and their contribution to Society

Session moderated by Dr Sudha Seshayyan and other 2 panelists participated are an IPS officer and an IAS officer.

Here is the link to the DD session.

https://www.youtube.com/live/vyIS6y9Hcy0?feature=share

Indian Business Delegation for Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in ASEAN Region

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Indian Business Delegation for Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in ASEAN Region from 27th Mar– 07th April, 2023

SEPC with the support of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and recommendation by EP Services Division, is organizing India’s services sector trade delegation Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) to ASEAN region covering Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam & Thailand from 27th March to 07th April, 2023 covering following sectors which have demand in ASEAN region:

➢ Accounting and Auditing Services

➢ Educational Services

➢ Healthcare Services

➢ Architectural, Construction & Related Engineering, Environmental Services

➢ KPO/ ITO Services

➢ Logistics Services

➢ Tourism Services

➢ Entertainment Services

➢ Other Professional services

Benefits you may get while participating at BSM to ASEAN region.

• Focused pre scheduled B2B meetings in each country

• Understand the market potential from experts in ASEAN region.

• Networking Opportunities with potential buyers in ASEAN region.

• Generate business leads and sign MOUs for collaborations.

• Meetings with relevant government and related stakeholders.

SEPC registered Members whose export turnover during the previous financial year is less than/up to Rs.50 crores (should not be zero) and who have completed one year of membership with SEPC will be eligible for assistance under new MAI scheme up to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- towards economy class air fare, subject to terms and conditions of new MAI scheme and approval by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry

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Click here for Itinerary Details
click here for Registration

Health Ministry to rope in State Governments to establish Medical Devices Testing Laboratories

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Health Ministry to rope in State Governments to establish Medical Devices Testing Laboratories

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is planning to rope in state governments also to establish or designate their existing laboratories as state medical devices testing laboratories and bring in enabling rules to support setting up of more testing laboratories for medical devices across the country as the sector is experiencing major regulatory paradigm shift including the introduction of a licensing regime.

A draft rule has been notified by the Ministry, under which it has proposed to insert a new sub-rule to the Rule 19, that the state government may, by notification, establish state medical devices testing laboratory for the purpose of testing and evaluation of medical devices or to carry out any other functions as may be specifically assigned to it.

The State Government may also designate any laboratory having facility for carrying out and evaluation of medical devices as state medical devices testing laboratory for the purpose, with a condition that the laboratory should be accredited by the National Accreditation Body for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

It has also added a definition to the state medical devices testing laboratory, stating that it means a laboratory established or designated by the state government under the Rule 19(3), which is the freshly proposed sub-rule. While the Rule 19 was specifically for Central medical devices testing laboratory, it has been proposed for amendment by omitting the word ‘Centre’, this emphasising that the laboratories could be established either by the Central or the state government. The draft amendment is expected to be taken into consideration in seven days from the date of making the draft available to the public.

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Click here to read Notification

Source: http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=156725&sid=1

THE MEDICAL DEVICES RULES, 2017

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THE MEDICAL DEVICES RULES, 2017

The draft of the Medical Devices Rules, 2016 was published, as required under sub-section (1) of Section 12 and sub-section (1) of Section 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, section 3, sub-section (i), vide notification number G.S.R. 983(E), dated the 17th October, 2016, by the Central Government.

All objections and suggestions received in response to the said draft notification have been duly considered by the Central Government; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 12 and Section 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), the Central Government, after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, hereby makes the Medical Devices Rules, 2017

These rules shall, unless specified otherwise, come into force with effect from 1st day of January, 2018

These rules shall be applicable in respect of,—
(i) substances used for in vitro diagnosis and surgical dressings, surgical bandages, surgical staples, surgical sutures, ligatures, blood Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India Page 2 of 248 and blood component collection bag with or without anticoagulant covered under sub-clause (i);
(ii) substances including mechanical contraceptives (condoms, intrauterine devices, tubal rings), disinfectants and insecticides notified under sub-clause (ii); and
(iii) devices notified from time to time under sub-clause (iv), of clause (b) of section 3 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940).

Click here to read the Rules

Source:https://www.drugscontrol.org/pdf/Medical%20Devices%20Rules,%202017.pdf

Andhra Chamber – Business Delegation Tour

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Andhra Chamber – Business Delegation to Vietnam Expo April 2023

Andhra Chamber of Commerce has been organising Business Delegations to various countries for the members to explore export / business opportunities. Due to Covid 19 Pandemic, we could not organise the delegation in the last three years.

Vietnam is one of the fast-growing countries in Asia, even worldwide and now since the travel industry has also opened up, the Chamber is planning for a Business Delegation to Vietnam.

The Vietnam Expo happens every year and this year it is happening in the first week of April 2023. The Expo targets many sectors like Agricultural products, Food & Beverage, Machinery & Supporting industries, Digital technology & E-commerce; Electric & Electronics; Home Living, Trade promotion; Logistics & services etc.,

The details of the delegation along with the Registration form are enclosed and we invite you to be part of this Delegation to expand your business.

Last date of Registration is extended to 04th March 2023. Please fill up and send the registration form to enable us to enroll you for the Business Delegation to Vietnam.

For any further clarifications, please feel free to contact:

Ms.R.Vijayalakshmi
Secretary General,
Andhra Chamber of Commerce,
“Velagapudi Ramakrishna Bldg.”
No. 23, Third Cross Street,
West CIT Nagar, Nandanam,
Chennai-600035.
Phone: 24315278/79
Email: andhrachamber1@gmail.com
Web: http://www.andhrachamber.com

For Registration, Click here
To view Brochure, click here

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